US Space Force Shifts GPS Launch to SpaceX After ULA Rocket Delays
The US Space Force has transferred authority for a critical GPS satellite launch from United Launch Alliance to SpaceX. This decision marks the fourth instance in over a year where military officials moved a navigation mission away from the Boeing and Lockheed Martin joint venture. Space Systems Command announced the switch on Friday, citing reliability concerns regarding ULA’s Vulcan rocket and the need for immediate operational coverage.