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GPS III-7 / SV08 Mission

GPS III-7 deployed GPS III Space Vehicle 08 for the U.S. Space Force. The Lockheed Martin-built satellite, nicknamed Ms. Creola Katherine Johnson, reached its planned transfer orbit to strengthen positioning, navigation, timing, secure M-code, and anti-jamming services.

GPS III-7 / SV08 Mission
U.S. Space Force photo by Robert Mason, DVIDS 9074186 / VIRIN 250530-F-BF973-2439 · Public domain: the DVIDS record identifies this as a U.S. Space Force / Space Launch Delta 45 photograph by Robert Mason, DVIDS image 9074186, VIRIN 250530-F-BF973-2439, documenting the GPS III SV08 launch from Cape Canaveral on 30 May 2025. The stored file is the DVIDS 2,000-pixel JPEG derivative of that frame. Preserve Robert Mason, U.S. Space Force, DVIDS ID, VIRIN, and Space Launch Delta 45 attribution; comply with DoD/DVIDS restrictions on trademarks, insignia, names/slogans, identifiable personnel, and endorsement. Source page: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/9074186/gps-iii-sv08-launches-cape-canaveral-space-force-station. · Source
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GPS III-7GPS III SV08 launchSpace Vehicle 08 mission
Name
GPS III-7 / SV08 Mission
Status
completed

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Description
GPS III-7 deployed GPS III Space Vehicle 08 for the U.S. Space Force. The Lockheed Martin-built satellite, nicknamed Ms. Creola Katherine Johnson, reached its planned transfer orbit to strengthen positioning, navigation, timing, secure M-code, and anti-jamming services.
End Date
2025-05-30
Launch Site
Outcome
Successfully deployed GPS III SV08 toward medium Earth orbit
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Start Date
2025-05-30
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Official Url
https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/4202300/u-s-space-force-field-commands-successfully-launch-gps-iii-demonstrating-expedi

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Creation Time
July 20, 2026 at 14:51:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 21, 2026 at 12:07:40 UTC
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