United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket launches GPS satellite into orbit

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STORY: United Launch Alliance Atlas 5 rocket blasted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida on Wednesday (May 15), carrying an upgraded $121 million Global Positioning System satellite into orbit.

The GPS IIIF-4 satellite is designed to increase accuracy and signal strength for navigation using GPS devices.

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