SpaceX Launches Crucial GPS Mission For Space Force & NASA From Florida

SpaceX Launches Crucial GPS Mission For Space Force & NASA From Florida

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The Falcon 9 as it powers down its engines after liftoff today before approaching Max-Q or maximum aerodynamic pressure. Image: SpaceX Livestream

In a crucial launch for both the United States Space Force and NASA, SpaceX launched the fourth GPS-III satellite from the Cape Canaveral Airforce Station in Florida today. The launch came after the company stood down from the GPS mission due to problems with its Falcon 9 rocket's engines that caused important components to start early in the vehicle's pre-launch countdown cycle. This problem, attributed to the launch vehicle's engines, also caused SpaceX to delay its crucial crewed launch for NASA that was set to resume operational manned flights to the International Space Station from U.S. soil at the close of last month.