Navstar 52
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 52, also known as USA 168 and as GPS 2R-9, is an American Global Positioning Satellite that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral AFS on 31 March 2003. It will replace the aging GPS 2-5 in the fleet (of 28 satellites).
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 52 |
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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 | March 31, 2003 |
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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 | 20,433 Km (12,696 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,063 kilometres (12,467 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIR |
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| Period | 720.64 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 21 |
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| Inclination Angle | 54.9 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2003-010A |
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| SATCAT Number | 27704 |
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| Other Names | 27704, USA 168, GPS 2R-9 |
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| Status | Operational |
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