OCX 3F Contract Awarded to Raytheon Intelligence and Space
May 3, 2021 · LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - The United States Space Force’s Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) awarded a $228 million contract to Raytheon Intelligence and Space for the Global Positioning System (GPS) Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) Follow-On (OCX 3F) on April 30.
GPS OCX still delayed and lawmakers are not happy
Aug 24, 2023 · The USSF has been working to replace the current GPS ground stations with the GPS Next Generation Operational Control Segment (OCX) program since 2016. The operation was first delayed when the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world.
Space Force Adds $196 Million for GPS Ground Control System
Dec 2, 2024 · Nearly 15 years and $8 billion after launching a project to build a completely new ground system to manage GPS satellites, the Space Force is pouring another $196 million into its long-delayed GPS Operating Control Systems, known as OCX.
OCX Block 2 adds operational control of the new international open/civil L1C signal in compliance with 2004 European Union-United States agreement and adds control of the modernized Military Code signal.
Operational Control System (OCX) are continuing to delay full operational control of the U.S. Space Force’s GPS modernized civil, Military Code (M-code), and navigation warfare functions and the fielding of operationally acceptable M-code capable receivers.
GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System | Raytheon - RTX
GPS OCX. Together with next-generation satellites, GPS OCX will provide improved accuracy of the current system and will be able to fly more than twice as many satellites. Those additional satellites will increase coverage in hard-to-reach areas such …
•OCX 3F: Adds support for GPS IIIF vehicle and new capabilities including RMP •Current Status •LCS successfully supported Launch and Checkout for GPS III SV01-SV06
Raytheon Intelligence and Space Awarded $228M USSF Contract for OCX …
May 5, 2021 · Raytheon Intelligence and Space has been awarded a U.S. Space Force (USSF) contract for a follow-on control system for the GPS satellite constellation, estimated to be valued at $228 million. The...
Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) - GPS: The …
Dec 9, 2021 · OCX Block 3F is required to launch and operationally command and control GPS IIIF space vehicles. Recent Developments Jul 2021: The U.S. Space Force completed 17 of 17 OCX monitor station installations. Apr 2021: The U.S. Space Force awarded the contract for OCX Block 3F. Learn more at defense.gov
Next-Gen GPS Satellites Get Ground-Control Modernization
Aug 20, 2021 · The GPS OCX is the enhanced ground-control segment of Space Force’s modernization of the U.S. GPS system, and is one of three key segments in the satellite-based radio navigation system...