Global Positioning Systems Directorate
The United States Space Force's Global Positioning Systems Directorate is a unit of the Space and Missile Systems Center located at Los Angeles AFB, California.
Global Positioning Systems Directorate | |
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Active | 1973-present |
Country | United States |
Branch | ![]() |
Role | GPS service |
Size | ~700 military & civilian |
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Garrison/HQ | Los Angeles AFB, California |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel John C. Claxton |
Mission
To develop, produce and maintain the fleet of Global Positioning System satellites, their associated ground control equipment, and end-user technologies. The day-to-day operations of the GPS network are handled by the 50th Space Wing.
History
Previous designations
Bases stationed
- Los Angeles AFB, California
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References
- Rogers, B. (2006). United States Air Force Unit Designations Since 1978. ISBN 1-85780-197-0
- "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2008-11-07.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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