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Lockheed Martin's newest GPS satellite reaches orbit, strengthening warfighter connectivity
Every day, Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) delivers capabilities that strengthen and transform our world. On Tuesday night, the company's ninth GPS III space vehicle (SV09) launched in orbit, adding a capability that enables people to connect, gives warfighters the ability to operate in harsh conditions, and demonstrates the power of American innovation.
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