CSO Gen Saltzman Freedom 250 SpaceX GPS III Rocket Launch Message

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command (SSC) and Combat Forces Command (CFC) successfully delivered the GPS III-8 mission into orbit as part of the National Security Space Launch program. SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket launched the mission on April 21, 2026.

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CSO Gen Saltzman Freedom 250 SpaceX GPS III Rocket Launch Message

Published July 7, 2026
Space Systems Command

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- As we continue to celebrate Freedom250, we look back at our GPS III-8 launch in partnership with Combat Forces Command that delivered the final piece of our GPS III constellation into orbit as part of the National Security Space launch program. This ensures stronger and more accurate GPS service for our warfighters and ever more reliable and resilient service for civilians around the world.