Navstar 56
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 56, also known as USA 180 and as GPS 2R-13, is an American navigational satellite that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 6 November 2004. It is part of the 24-element GPS fleet and will replace the oldest member of the fleet, GPS 2A-11 launched in July 1991. It will be located in Plane D, Slot 1 position.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 56 |
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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 | November 06, 2004 |
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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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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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| Apogee Altitude | 20,426 Km (12,692 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 19,936 Km (12,388 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIR |
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| Period | 717.94 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 2 |
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| Inclination Angle | 54.8 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2004-045A |
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| SATCAT Number | 28474 |
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| Other Names | 28474, USA 180, GPS 2R-13 |
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| Status | Operational |
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