GSAT0103
-Galileo Satellite
A Soyuz rocket boosted two validation platforms from French Guiana into orbit Friday for Europe's Galileo navigation network, setting the stage for further launches every six months over the next few years to build a constellation of satellites beaming global positioning services to airplanes, automobiles and millions of users.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | GSAT0103 |
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| Organization | Galileo |
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| Continent | Europe |
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| Type | Satellite |
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| Launch Date | October 12, 2012 |
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| Launch Site | Kourou, ELS |
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| Launch Vehicle | Soyuz ST-B |
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| Orbit | MEO - Near-Circular |
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| Orbital Period | 14.08 hrs |
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| Inclination | 56 Degrees |
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| Altitude | 23,220 km |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | E19 |
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| Clock | Rubidium Atomic Frequency Standard (RAFS) |
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| Positioning Signals | E1, E5a, E5b, E6 |
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| Size Of Reflector | 35 mm diameter, 23.3 mm height |
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| SIC Code | 7103 |
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| COSPAR ID | 1205501 |
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| SATCAT Number | 38857 |
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| Status | Usable |
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