Lockheed's Satellite Boost System Is Under U.S. Air Force Review
- Service assessing systems after classified technical issue
- Review stalls acceptance of tardy new GPS III satellite
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The U.S. Air Force has opened a review of the propulsion systems used for Lockheed Martin Corp.’s military satellites after an undisclosed problem during a recent attempt to boost one into orbit, according to the service.
The review has delayed once again the Air Force’s acceptance of Lockheed’s first new Global Positioning System satellite, which is already 34 months late. The most recent delivery goal had been Feb. 28, and the plan remains to launch it by spring of 2018.