SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off for International Space Station

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (KGO) -- A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying advance GPS satellites for the Air Force is on its way to the International Space Station.

The rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida after several days of delays.

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The GPS satellites are designed to be more accurate, secure, and versatile.

This was the 21st launch of the year for SpaceX and the last of 2018.