GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 22657
Int'l Code: 1993-032A
Perigee: 19,967.5 km
Apogee: 20,410.5 km
Inclination: 54.3 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26559 km
Launch date: May 13, 1993
Source: United States (US)
PRN:
Comments: Global Positioning System (GPS) was developed by the US Department of Defense to provide all-weather round-the-clock navigation capabilities for military ground, sea, and air forces. Since its implementation, GPS has also become an integral asset in numerous civilian applications and industries around the globe, including recreational used (e.g., boating, aircraft, hiking), corporate vehicle fleet tracking, and surveying. GPS employs 24 spacecraft in 20,200 km circular orbits inclined at 55 degrees. These vehicles are placed in 6 orbit planes with four operational satellites in each plane.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 22657U 93032A 14212.32936789 -.00000032 00000-0 00000+0 0 4468
2 22657 054.3226 077.1887 0083386 325.1275 328.2776 02.00567600151689
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for NAVSTAR 32 (USA 91)
