Navstar 50
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 50 is an American GPS navigational spacecraft that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Vandenberg AFB. The two-ton satellite is the 28th member of the second generation fleet, four of which (including the latest) being replacements for the older models.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 50 |
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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 | Lockheed Martin |
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| Type | Satellite |
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| Launch Date | January 30, 2001 |
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| Launch Site | Cape Canaveral, United States |
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| Launch Vehicle | Delta II |
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| Mission Duration | 10 years (planned) |
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| Launch Mass | 2032 Kg (4480 Lb) |
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| Apogee Altitude | 20,266 Km (12,593 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,104 Km (12,492 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIR |
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| Period | 718.08 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 18 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2001-004A |
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| SATCAT Number | 26690 |
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| Other Names | 26690, USA 156 |
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| Status | On orbit spare |
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