NEW GPS IIR-M SATELLITE DECLARED OPERATIONAL



December 20, 2006

The newest modernized Global Positioning System Block IIR satellite has been
declared fully operational by the U.S. Air Force following successful
on-orbit deployment and checkout of all spacecraft systems.

Read press release at:

http://www.gpsdaily.com/reports/New_GPS_Satellite_Declared_Operational_For_Users_Worldwide_999.html
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