Delta IV GPS IIF-3
"We earn our stripes and prove to the world what a world-class team we have
with every single launch we execute from here," said Col. Robert Pavelko,
vice commander, 45th Space Wing commander, who also served as Launch
Decision Authority. GPS is a space-based, world-wide navigation system
providing users with highly accurate, three-dimensional position, velocity
and timing information 24 hours a day in all weather conditions. Every
modern GPS satellite has been launched from CCAFS. (Photo by Pat Corkery,
ULA)