Navstar 60
-GPS Satellite
GPS 2R-17, also known as Navstar 60 and as USA 196, is the latest addition to the American fleet of navigational satellites. It was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 17 October 2007. It will replace the aging GPS 2A-14 in Plane F and Slot 2.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 60 |
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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 | October 17, 2007 |
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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 | 20,214 Km (12,560 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,149 Km (12,520 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIRM |
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| Period | 717.94 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 15 |
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| Inclination Angle | 54.8 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2007-047A |
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| SATCAT Number | 32260 |
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| Other Names | 32260, USA 196, GPS2R-17 |
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| Status | Operational |
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