Navstar 63
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 63, also known as USA 203 and as GPS 2R-20(M), is an American (DOD) navigational craft in the GPS fleet, that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 24 March 2009. It will replace the GPS 2A-27 satellite launched in 1996.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 63 |
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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 24, 2009 |
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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 | 20,335 Km (12,636 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,045 Km (12,455 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIRM |
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| Period | 718 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 1 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55.8 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2009-014A |
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| SATCAT Number | 34661 |
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| Other Names | GPS 2R-20(M), 34661, USA 203 |
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| Status | In Reserve |
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