GPS IIIF’s M-Code can be broadcast from a high-gain directional antenna in a concentrated, high-powered spot beam, in addition to a wide-angle, full-Earth antenna. (Artist rendering: Lockheed Martin)

L3Harris contracted for GPS III Follow-On payloads

February 23, 2021

L3Harris Technologies has received contracts totaling $137 million for four navigation payload Mission Data Units (MDU) for future […]

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After several delays, the first GPS III satellite has successfully deployed from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, which launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida at 8:51 a.m. EST on Dec. 23. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

Harris receives GPS III Follow-On payload contract

April 13, 2019

Harris Corporation has received a $243 million contract from Lockheed Martin to provide fully digital navigation signals for the […]

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Harris navigation payloads are already integrated in the second GPS III space vehicle, pictured here, and the first GPS III satellite, declared available to launch in 2018. (Photo: Lockheed Martin)

Harris completes navigation payload for GPS III satellites

November 9, 2017

Harris Corporation has completed development of its fully digital Mission Data Unit (MDU), which is at the heart […]

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