Navstar 59
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 59, also known as USA 192, as GPS 2RM F-3, and as GPS 2R-16, is an American navigational satellite in the GPS fleet that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 17 November 2006. The two tonne (with fuel) satellite will be nudged into Plane B, Slot 4 position to replace the aging GPS 2A-22 of 1993 vintage. The fleet now consists of 29 satellites, including the spares. Navstar 59 has a new civilian signal that helps remove the directional inaccuracy engendered by the ionosphere.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 59 |
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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 17, 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 | 20,277 Km (12,600 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,087 Km (12,481 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIRM |
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| Period | 717.96 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 12 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2006-052A |
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| SATCAT Number | 29601 |
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| Other Names | 29601, USA 192, GPS 2RM F-3, GPS 2R-16 |
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| Status | Operational |
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