Navstar 58
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 58 is an American navigational satellite in the GPS fleet that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 25 September 2006. It will be positioned in Plane A, Slot 2, replacing the aging GPS 2-12 launched in 1992, which, in turn, will be maneuvered to A-4 as a backup till its useful life ends. At present there are 24 operational craft in the fleet, plus 5 that are spares.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 58 |
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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 | September 25, 2006 |
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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 | 20,343 Km (12,641 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,018 Km (12,439 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIRM |
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| Period | 717.9 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 31 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2006-042A |
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| SATCAT Number | 29486 |
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| Other Names | 29486, USA 190, GPS2R-15 |
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| Status | Operational |
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