Navstar 66
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 66, a US Air Force satellite, was launched from Cape Canaveral on 16 July 2011 by a Delta 4 rocket. The satellite is part of the GPS constellation which is comprised of 31 operational satellites.The GPS constellation satellites orbit about 11,000 nautical miles above the planet and emit continuous navigation signals that allow users to find their location in latitude, longitude and altitude and determine time.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 66 |
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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 | July 16, 2011 |
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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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| Satellite Mass | 1542 Kg |
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| Launch Mass | 1630 Kg (3590 Lb) |
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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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| Apogee Altitude | 20,463 Km (12,715 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,452 Km (12,708 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIF |
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| Period | 729.16 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 1 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2011-036A |
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| SATCAT Number | 37753 |
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| Other Names | 37753, GPS 2F-2, USA 232 |
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| Status | Operational |
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