Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)

Name: Delta IV M+(4,2) | GPS IIF-5 (USA-248)
Start: 2014-02-21T01:59:00Z
Location: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

GPS Block IIF, or GPS IIF is an interim class of GPS satellite, which will be used to keep the Navstar Global Positioning System operational until the GPS Block IIIA satellites become operational. They are being built by Boeing, and will be operated by the United States Air Force following their launch by United Launch Alliance, using Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicles.

Mission Details

Launch date: February 21, 2014 at 01:59 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: Delta IV M+(4,2)
Operator: United Launch Alliance
Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Mission type: Navigation