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Theresa Cross
November 7, 2020
Falcon 9 B1062.1 takes off from the SLC-40, carrying the United States Space Force’s GPS III-SV04 payload into orbit. Photo: Theresa Cross, Spaceflight Insider.
On November 5 at 6:24 pm EST, SpaceX successfully launched the fourth in a series of third-generation global positioning
satellite, departing from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
Standing ready for its first mission flight, Falcon 9 booster B1062 and GPS III-SV04 are located at SLC-40. Photo: Theresa Cross, Spaceflight Insider.
Flying on a new SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage Booster (serial 1062), the GPS III-SV04 was built by Lockheed Martin for the United States Space Force. The next satellite in the series scheduled to fly, SV05, is currently slated to be the first to fly a previously flown booster – in this case, the B1062 itself. This mission is scheduled for July 2021.
Returning to the SV04 launch, the 1062 booster was recovered as planned approximately 9 minutes after takeoff, stopping aboard the SpaceX autonomous drone ship “Of Course I Still Love You”. The recovery of the fairing for this mission received support from a local chartered ship “Big Stone Leader” which worked alongside GO Ms. Chief.
SpaceX has confirmed that the payload has been successfully deployed and has reached a good orbit.
GPS III-SV04 departs Florida’s Space Coast atop a Falcon 9 rocket on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Photo: Theresa Cross, Spaceflight Insider
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Theresa Cross
Theresa Cross grew up on the Space Coast. It is only natural that he developed a passion for anything “Space” and its exploration. During these formative years, he also discovered that he possesses a talent and love to define the unique quirks and complexities that exist in humanity, nature and machines. Coming from a family of photographers, including her father and son, Theresa herself began documenting her world through images at an early age. As an adult, she now displays an innate photographic ability to combine what appeals to her heart and her love of technology to offer a diverse approach to her work and artistic presentations. Theresa has a background in water chemistry, fluid dynamics and industrial utility.
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