GPS III SV08
GPS III Space Vehicle 08 is a Lockheed Martin-built navigation satellite for the U.S. Space Force, nicknamed Ms. Creola Katherine Johnson. Its modernized signals provide greater accuracy, improved resistance to jamming, and secure M-code service; Falcon 9 deployed it toward medium Earth orbit on May 30, 2025.
Identity
- Aliases
- GPS III SV-08Space Vehicle 08SV08Ms. Creola Katherine Johnson
- Name
- GPS III SV08
- Status
- active
Details
- Description
- GPS III Space Vehicle 08 is a Lockheed Martin-built navigation satellite for the U.S. Space Force, nicknamed Ms. Creola Katherine Johnson. Its modernized signals provide greater accuracy, improved resistance to jamming, and secure M-code service; Falcon 9 deployed it toward medium Earth orbit on May 30, 2025.
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 20, 2026 at 14:49:56 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 20, 2026 at 14:49:56 UTC
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2025-05-30
- Vehicle Code
- GPS III SV08