Space Force birthday today!
AirForce Space Command established in 1982
GPS technology is now 30 years old.
Therefore, on February 14th, 1989 the first satellite component of the current GPS network was launched into orbit. Completed in 1995, this network contains 24 satellites that orbit the Earth every 12 hours. One year later, the first civilian GPS units went up for sale. Today, the GPS development, accuracy, and price continue to improve, advancing locational technology for military and civilian use.