Navstar 65
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 65, a US Air Force satellite also known as USA 213, was launched into orbit by a Delta 4 rocket from Cape Canaveral on 28 May 2010. This is the first in a new breed of GPS satellites in the Block 2F series, which features even higher accuracy, enhanced internal clocks, longer life and reprogrammable on-board processors able to evolve with future needs. It will take over the position presently held by the GPS 2A-27 satellite (Plane B, Slot 2), which is considered one of the primary positions in the constellation.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 65 |
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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 | Boeing |
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| Type | Satellite |
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| Launch Date | May 28, 2010 |
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| Launch Site | Cape Canaveral, United States |
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| Launch Vehicle | Delta IV |
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| Mission Duration | 12 years (planned) |
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| Launch Mass | 1633 Kg (3600 Lb) |
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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,460 Km (12,710 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIF |
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| Period | 720 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 25 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2010-022A |
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| SATCAT Number | 36585 |
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| Other Names | 36585, GPS 2F-1, USA 213 |
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| Status | Operational |
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