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Global Positioning System

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All verified mentions of this organization in source documents.

Dr. Gladys West’s calculations of the Earth’s shape provided a foundational mathematical basis for the Global Positioning System.

Mentioned as: global positioning systemNarrative GeneralJan 28, 2026Mathematical Architect of GPS, Dr. Gladys West, Passes Away at 95

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command and Combat Forces Command confirmed the upcoming launch of the ninth Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite.

Mentioned as: global positioning systemTechnical ProductJan 22, 2026U.S. Space Force Field Commands Prepare Upcoming GPS III Launch to Enhance Warfighter Capabilities

Variability in air density directly impacts satellite drag and the reliability of Global Positioning System (GPS) transmissions.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralJan 15, 2026NASA Selects AtmOCube Mission to Study Orbital Wave Interference

The 'Quasi-Zenith Satellite System' operates alongside other global positioning systems, including the US-developed Global Positioning System.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralDec 29, 2025Japan's flagship H3 rocket fails to launch satellite

System Delta 831 has direct report System Program Managers focused on developing and fielding integrated Global Positioning System satellites and user equipment.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralNov 13, 2025SSC stands up MILCOMM + PNT System Delta

Fergani Space's mission is part of the Positioning Constellation Satellite Project to establish an independent Uluğ Bey Global Positioning System for Türkiye.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Middle East Space Roundup: 3 to 9 November 2025

A new multi-lateral agreement allows participating nations to buy and sell military Global Positioning System User Equipment.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralNov 10, 2025Space Systems Command foreign military sales MoU for GPS user equipment represents the next era of allied partnerships

Another challenge seeks tactical-grade solutions for precise positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) in Global Positioning System (GPS)-denied environments in extreme northern environments.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralSep 12, 2025Department of Defence issues new IDEaS challenges

The U.S. Space Force awarded Raytheon a $196,700,000 contract extension for the Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX).

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative FinancialNov 29, 2024Space Force awards Raytheon $196.7 million for additional work on GPS ground control system

GNSS systems, such as the U.S.’s Global Positioning System and the EU’s Galileo, provide real-time navigation assistance.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemTechnical ProductNov 5, 2024NSAI launches Europe’s 1st verified GNSS data stream service

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the first GNSS and the only one certified for flight in aviation.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralJul 22, 2024Staying on course: The vital role of GPS backup systems

The Global Positioning System (GPS) constellation was conceived in 1973 as a Pentagon effort to develop precision navigation and timing for military operations.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralFeb 20, 2024The race to back up vulnerable GPS

The Transport Layer Tranche 0 satellites were assembled at a different Lockheed Martin facility where the company manufactures Global Positioning System spacecraft.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemOrg RelationshipAug 6, 2023Lockheed Martin opens new factory focused on small satellites

The report identified the Global Positioning System Follow-on (GPS 3F) program as high performing in part because it was acquired under a fixed-price contract.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralJun 2, 2023Fixed-price satellite contracts earn high grades in Space Force report card

Dempsey Surveying Company produces surface model TINs and offers Global Positioning System (GPS) services.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralJan 2, 2023Atwell acquires Dempsey Surveying Company

BAE Systems received a $13,000,000 contract for advanced Global Positioning System technology to protect U.S. F-15E aircraft from GPS signal jamming and spoofing.

Mentioned as: global positioning systemOrg RelationshipSep 13, 2022BAE Systems provides enhanced GPS tech for F-15 Eagle fighter aircraft

Space Systems Command awarded Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company a contract to deliver operations and sustainment support services for the Global Positioning System IIR/IIR-M/III/IIIF.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemNarrative GeneralJul 14, 2022U.S. Space Systems Command awards Lockheed Martin Space Systems a million$$$ GPS contract

On 2022-07-12, BAE Systems delivered an undisclosed number of jam-resistant Global Positioning System receivers to Germany’s military forces.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemOrg RelationshipJul 12, 2022BAE Systems delivers jam-resistant GPS receivers to Germany

Two Global Positioning System satellites are funded in the fiscal year 2023 budget for $761,000,000.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemOrg RelationshipMar 28, 2022Biden’s 2023 defense budget adds billions for U.S. Space Force

The approximately $1,300,000,000 Congress added for military space funds technology development projects run by the Space Force, pays for an extra Global Positioning System satellite, increases spending on small launch services, and increases funding for Space Development Agency missile-detecting satellites.

Mentioned as: Global Positioning SystemOrg RelationshipMar 13, 2022Congress gives DoD more money for space, with caveats
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