GPS III SV10
vehicleGPS III SV10 is the final satellite in the United States' advanced GPS III series.
GPS III SV10, also known as Space Vehicle 10, is the last satellite in the GPS III series, designed to enhance precision for various users. It carries an optical communications terminal developed by Tesat-Spacecom and will join a fleet of 38 spacecraft in medium Earth orbit. The satellite was launched by SpaceX on a Falcon 9 rocket.
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Launch Preview: GPS, Progress, and Starlink missions to launch during busy week
Falcon 9 is set to launch GPS III SV10 on April 21, 2026, at 2:53 AM EDT, marking the final satellite of the first-generation GPS III contract. This mission features a Tesat-Spacecom SCOT80 optical communications terminal for a laser communications demonstration. Additionally, Falcon 9 will deploy 25 Starlink v2 Mini satellites on April 22, 2026, enhancing SSO coverage.