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GPS Next-Generation Operational Control System (OCX) Follow-On (OCX 3F). The OCX 3F program is further future iteration of the GPS Enterprise Modernization effort. OCX comes in four blocks: 0, 1, 2 and now 3F. Only Block 0 is currently operative, though it does not “fly” the constellation, it only handles Launch and Early Orbit (LEO) operations and the on-orbit checkout of all GPS III satellites. I has done so for four GPS III satellites so far. A fifth launch is due in June. [Photo: GPS ...

Raytheon Receives $234M for Future Military GPS System Our Bureau 1603 Raytheon won $234 million from the U.S. Air Force for Next Generation Operational Control System Block III follow-on. This contract will provide updates to the Next Generation Operational Control System (OCX) Block 1 and 2 ground system to incorporate Global Positioning System Block III Follow-on (GPS IIIF) satellite capabilities, a U.S. DoD release today said. OCX will command all modernized and legacy GPS satellites, man...