SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 26, 2026Ars Technica

ULA isn't making the Space Force's GPS interference problem any easier

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ULA's Vulcan rocket suffered its second solid booster failure in less than two years during a February launch, prompting the Space Force to halt all future military missions on the vehicle pending a months-long investigation. This delay worsens GPS modernization efforts as growing global interference threatens navigation systems critical for civilian and military use.

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