The 50th Space Wing successfully completed a two phase GPS constellation expansion known as "Expandable 24" recently. The move increased GPS coverage and is now providing all GPS users with a more robust signal and a higher probability of signal acquisition in challenging environments. The GPS constellation consists of 24 operational slots positioned within six equally-spaced orbital planes surrounding the earth. Expandable 24 is a U.S. Strategic Command commander directed initiative to reposition six satellites in the current GPS constellation.…
50th Space Wing Completes GPS Constellation Expansion
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