Navstar 78
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 78, the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. This program will improve position, navigation, and timing services for the warfighter and civil users worldwide and provide advanced anti-jam capabilities yielding superior system security, accuracy and reliability.
Satellite Information |
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Name | Navstar 78 |
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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 | August 22, 2019 |
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Launch Site | Cape Canaveral, United States |
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Launch Vehicle | Delta IV |
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Mission Duration | 15 years (planned) |
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Launch Mass | 3680 Kg |
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Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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Apogee Altitude | 20,221 Km (12,565 mi) |
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Perigee Altitude | 20,157 Km (12,525 mi) |
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Satellite Block | GPS Block III |
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Period | 718.0 minutes |
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Pseudo Random Noise Code | 18 |
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Inclination Angle | 55.04 Deg |
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COSPAR ID | 2019-056A |
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SATCAT Number | 44506 |
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Other Names | 44506, USA 293 |
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Status | Operational |
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