Tag: USAF

  • SpaceX completes 2018 with successful deployed of GPS III satellite

    SpaceX completed its busiest year so far with the successful deployment of the first GPS III satellite, named Vespucci, today.  This was SpaceX’s 21st launch of the year and 72nd overall. The launch was delayed due to a sensor issue and then weather but was able to get off the ground today. This was the…

  • SpaceX launches OTV-5

    SpaceX completed another important milestone with the successful launch of the U.S. Air Force’s X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle 5 (OTV-5) today. Despite the weather showing only a 50% chance that it would cooperate SpaceX was able to lift off at 10:00 am EDT. Due to the secrecy of the launch, SpaceX only showed the launch…