US Space Force Switches GPS Satellite Launch to SpaceX Falcon 9 Over Vulcan Issues

The US Space Force has reassigned the launch of a GPS Block III satellite from United Launch Alliance's Vulcan Centaur rocket to SpaceX's Falcon 9 due to a glitch with the Vulcan vehicle. This change marks the fourth consecutive GPS launch awarded to SpaceX, highlighting its growing role in US military space operations amid competition with ULA. Going forward, Vulcan's technical issues and the ongoing investigation will be critical as the US Space Force balances reliability and competition for future launch contracts.