Navstar 53
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 53, also known as USA 175, as GPS 2R-10, and as SVN-47, is an American navigational satellite in the GPS fleet. It will replace the aging but still operational GPS 2A-10 craft in Plane-E and Slot-2. The GPS constellation consists of 24 satellites split into six orbital planes with four in each plane, all in circular orbits of altitude 20,200 km, and inclination of 55 degrees. There are also four additional satellites orbiting as reserves.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 53 |
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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 | December 21, 2003 |
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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)[2] |
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| Launch Mass | 2032 Kg (4480 Lb) |
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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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| Apogee Altitude | 20,319 Km (12,626 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,043 kilometres (12,454 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIR |
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| Period | 717.92 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 22 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55.1 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2003-058A |
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| SATCAT Number | 28129 |
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| Other Names | 28129, USA 175, GPS 2R-10, SVN-47 |
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| Status | Retired |
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