Navstar 76
-GPS Satellite
Navstar 76 (USA 266, GPS IIF-12) is a satellite orbiting Plane F of the GPS constellation where it enters Slot 1 to replace the IIR-6 satellite that was launched back in late 2000 and looks forward to taking a different spot in the constellation from where it will enhance legacy coverage and serve a redundant function.
Satellite Information |
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| Name | Navstar 76 |
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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 | February 05, 2016 |
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| Launch Site | Cape Canaveral, United States |
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| Launch Vehicle | Atlas V 401 |
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| Mission Duration | 12 years (planned) |
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| Launch Mass | 1630 Kg (3590 Lb) |
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| Orbit | Medium Earth Orbit |
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| Apogee Altitude | 20,181 Km (12,540 mi) |
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| Perigee Altitude | 20,196 Km (12,549 mi) |
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| Satellite Block | GPS Block IIF |
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| Period | 717.9 minutes |
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| Pseudo Random Noise Code | 32 |
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| Inclination Angle | 55.01 Deg |
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| COSPAR ID | 2016-007A |
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| SATCAT Number | 41328 |
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| Other Names | USA 266, 41328 |
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| Status | Operational |
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