Navstar 2A-15
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 2A-15 was developed by the US Department of Defense to provide all-weather round-the-clock navigation capabilities for military ground, sea, and air forces. GPS Block 2 was the operational system, following the demonstration system comprised of Block 1 (Navstar 1 - 11) spacecraft.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 2A-15 |
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| Organization | GPS |
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| Country | United States |
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| Continent | United States |
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| Manufacturer | Rockwell Automation |
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| Type | Satellite |
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| Launch Date | March 10, 1994 |
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| Launch Site | Cape Canaveral, United States |
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| Launch Vehicle | Delta II 7925 |
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| Mission Duration | 7.5 years (planned) |
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| Satellite Mass | 840 Kg |
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| Launch Mass | 840 Kg (1850 Lb) |
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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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| Apogee Altitude | 20,315 Km (12,623 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 19,986 Km (12,419 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIA |
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| Nominal Power | 710 W |
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| Period | 716.69 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 6 |
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| Inclination Angle | 54.9 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 1994-016A |
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| SATCAT Number | 23027 |
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| Dimension | 5.3 m across with solar panels deployed |
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| Other Names | GPS 2-24, USA 100, 23027 |
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| Status | Retired |
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