Within six months of touching down from a 434-day orbital mission in March, Boeing’s X-37B spaceplane is back in action.

The Space Force operates the Global Positioning System satellite network to provide navigation services to ships, airplanes, and land vehicles. Originally conceived as a military service, GPS is now vital to everyday civilian life, whether it's in commercial aviation or finding directions to the nearest gas station.

Boeing confirmed Friday that its X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle remains in good health after its recent launch, and is now proceeding with routine checks