Navstar 2A-17
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 2A-17 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-17 |
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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 | July 16, 1996 |
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| Launch Site | Cape Canaveral, United States |
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| Launch Vehicle | Delta II |
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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 | 20,365 Km (12,654 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,272 Km (12,596 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIA |
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| Nominal Power | 710 W |
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| Period | 723.60 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 10 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55.03 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 1996-041A |
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| SATCAT Number | 23953 |
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| Dimension | 5.3 m across with solar panels deployed |
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| Other Names | GPS 2-26, 23953, USA 126 |
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| Status | Retired |
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