SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying GPS satellites for the Air Force lifts off

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying advance GPS satellites for the Air Force is on its way to the International Space Station.

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying advance GPS satellites for the Air Force is on its orbit.

The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida after several days of delays.

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The GPS satellites are designed to be more accurate, secure, and versatile.

This was the 21st launch of the year for SpaceX and the last of 2018.

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SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launches into orbit