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'''GPS Satellites'''
 
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Name: NAVSTAR
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Manufacturer: Rockwell International
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Altitude: 10,900 nautical miles
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Weight: 1900 lbs (in orbit)
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Size: 17 ft with solar panels extended
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Orbital Period: 12 hours
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Orbital Plane: 55 degrees to equitorial plane
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Planned Lifespan: 7.5 years
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Current constellation: 24 Block II production satellites
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Future satellites: 21 Block IIrs developed by Martin Marietta

Latest revision as of 16:33, 21 March 2006