The American Surveyor

GPS Satellite IIR-17(M) Launch Successful

At approximately 1223Z today the newest GPS satellite, IIR-17(M), was successfully launched.

It is planned to be designated as PRN 15/SVN 55. 

This new GPS satellite is expected to be set healthy for use in early November 2007.

More info here: http://www.space.com/missionlaunches/sfn-071018-delta2-launch.html

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