Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems Non-ITAR Data 1 GPS IIF Program Update National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board Presented by Mr. Ken Torok V.P. Navigation.

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GPS IIFProgram Update

National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board

Presented by Mr. Ken TorokV.P. Navigation and Communications Systems

Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems

October 14, 2010

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Boeing – 35+ Year GPS Mission Partner

Boeing has provided 40 of the 61 GPS satellites launchedBoeing has provided 40 of the 61 GPS satellites launched

Block I

First Launch: 22 Feb 7811 Vehicles (Average life 2x specified)

Block II/IIA

Block IIF

First Launch: 27 May 201012 Vehicles (12 year design life) Deployed: 2007

First Launch: 14 Feb 8928 Vehicles (Average life 2x specified and counting)

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GPS IIF Space Vehicle (SV) Mission Provide Precise Global PNT Signals for

Military, Commercial, and Civil Users Space-based radio-positioning with high

availability and high assurance Global Nuclear Detection payload

GPS IIF Space Vehicle (SV) Mission Provide Precise Global PNT Signals for

Military, Commercial, and Civil Users Space-based radio-positioning with high

availability and high assurance Global Nuclear Detection payload

Mission Benefits Ensures global service availability Provides secure, higher power

jam-resistant Military operations Improves accuracy to < 0.5m (predicted) New robust civil signals for operational diversity Reprogrammable to meet future security needs

Mission Benefits Ensures global service availability Provides secure, higher power

jam-resistant Military operations Improves accuracy to < 0.5m (predicted) New robust civil signals for operational diversity Reprogrammable to meet future security needs

GPS IIF Overview

GPS Control Segment Mission Modernized GPS command and control Operate entire 24+ satellite constellation Perform satellite launch, anomaly, and

disposal operations

GPS Control Segment Mission Modernized GPS command and control Operate entire 24+ satellite constellation Perform satellite launch, anomaly, and

disposal operations

Mission Benefits Sub-meter accuracy Simultaneous sorties and theatres Military anti-spoofing capability (2009) Increases operator efficiency and military

responsiveness Foundation for new capabilities as available

Mission Benefits Sub-meter accuracy Simultaneous sorties and theatres Military anti-spoofing capability (2009) Increases operator efficiency and military

responsiveness Foundation for new capabilities as available

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IIF-1 (SVN 62) Launched and Operational

Mission Assurance focus Successfully completed on-orbit

check-out and entered service● Set healthy August 26, 2010

1st operational L5 signal● Unit, environmental, and on-orbit tests

demonstrate meeting requirements

Best clock performance to-date● Rubidium Frequency Standard 24 hour

frequency stability is best in the constellation

● Improving with continued on-orbit aging

Positions program to deliver 11 more satellites for constellation sustainmentPositions program to deliver 11 more satellites for constellation sustainment


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GPS IIF Performance – Control Segment

Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)● Controlling the entire GPS constellation● Successfully added new IIF and SAASM (security) capabilities● Efficient sustainment team and processes in place

Launch, early orbit, Anomaly resolution &Disposal Operations (LADO)

● Supporting GPS operations(IIA, IIR, IIR/M, IIF)

● Sustainment in progress

SV-2 launch preparationsunder way

Continuous, global military and civil service since entering operations in 2007Continuous, global military and civil service since entering operations in 2007


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Low Risk SV-2 through SV-12 Production

Design proven via on-orbit performance● Successfully completed checkout;

now in service● Ready to support future launches with

routine software updates IIF-2 on schedule to support next launch

● Vehicle fully assembled; environmental testing complete in October

● Forecast shipment to launch site Jan 2011● Target launch by Summer 2011

IIF-3 fully assembled; starting environmental testing

IIF-4 fully assembled; starting initial testing

IIF-5 has entered pulse line; starting vehicle assembly

Proven IIF production supports constellation sustainment launch needsProven IIF production supports constellation sustainment launch needs

IIFs in Pulse Line


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GPS IIF Pulse Line Production Approach

Company investment in dedicated GPS satellite facilities

Best practices in lean production from across Boeing

Production approach designed to maximize benefits of learning● Schedule and cost estimates incorporate

expected benefits of this learningActive production line and supply

chainRate of 4 per year provides margin

to meet launch rate and future need

Establishes reliable production schedules while ensuring product qualityEstablishes reliable production schedules while ensuring product quality


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GPS IIF Space Vehicle Summary

Most capable GPS satellite in history● Highest power, most accurate navigation signal● Most robust military signal● First operational L5 signal● Longer on-orbit life● Ability to evolve/add future mission capabilities

(reprogrammable processor)

IIF-1 performance demonstrated on-orbit● Successful mission● Best performance in the constellation

Assured sustainment of the constellation Mission Assurance emphasis Pulse line in place to ensure timely, quality delivery

IIFs will provide backbone of the GPS constellation for the next 15-to-18 years

IIFs will provide backbone of the GPS constellation for the next 15-to-18 years

Boeing Space & Intelligence Systems Non-ITAR Data 1 GPS IIF Program Update National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board Presented by Mr. Ken Torok V.P. Navigation.

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