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Boeing to realize the GPS III Global Positioning System

Seattle, Usa - An initial 20,8 USDm contract awarded

The Boeing Company is preparing a response to a U.S. Air Force Request for Proposals for the development and production of an enhanced constellation of Global Positioning System satellites known as GPS III. Boeing is currently under Air Force contract to build at least twelve GPS IIF satellites. The GPS IIF satellites, with a design life of 12.7 years, will have improved anti-jam capability and...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1077020
Rome, Italy, 07/17/2007 18:27
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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