A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the GPS III-8 mission successfully launches from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, on April 21, 2026. The GPS III-8 mission will deliver the final GPS III space vehicle, SV-10, to orbit, providing enhanced positioning, navigation and timing capabilities for military and civilian users worldwide. (U.S. Space Force photo by Gwendolyn Kurzen)
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NIKON D850
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