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GPS Satellites | GPS Satellites | ||
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Name: NAVSTAR | Name: NAVSTAR | ||
Manufacturer: Rockwell International | <br> | ||
Altitude: 10,900 nautical miles | Manufacturer: Rockwell International | ||
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Altitude: 10,900 nautical miles | |||
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Weight: 1900 lbs (in orbit) | Weight: 1900 lbs (in orbit) | ||
Size:17 ft with solar panels extended | <br> | ||
Size: 17 ft with solar panels extended | |||
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Orbital Period: 12 hours | Orbital Period: 12 hours | ||
Orbital Plane: 55 degrees to equitorial plane | <br> | ||
Planned Lifespan: 7.5 years | Orbital Plane: 55 degrees to equitorial plane | ||
Current constellation: 24 Block II production satellites | <br> | ||
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 | Future satellites: 21 Block IIrs developed by Martin Marietta |
Revision as of 15:27, 21 March 2006
GPS Satellites
Name: NAVSTAR
Manufacturer: Rockwell International
Altitude: 10,900 nautical miles
Weight: 1900 lbs (in orbit)
Size: 17 ft with solar panels extended
Orbital Period: 12 hours
Orbital Plane: 55 degrees to equitorial plane
Planned Lifespan: 7.5 years
Current constellation: 24 Block II production satellites
Future satellites: 21 Block IIrs developed by Martin Marietta