GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 32260
Int'l Code: 2007-047A
Perigee: 20,122.5 km
Apogee: 20,258.7 km
Inclination: 54.6°
Period: 718.0 min
Semi major axis: 26,561.6 km
Launch date: October 17, 2007
Source: United States (US)
PRN: 15
Comments: The $75 million satellite, officially known as GPS 2R-17, is the fourth in an ongoing series of eight with improvements designed to better the GPS network. The modernized satellites transmit additional signals and feature improvements aimed at greater accuracy, tougher resistance to interference and enhanced performance for users around the world.
The new civilian signal removes navigation errors caused by the Earth's ionosphere. The military advancements will provide a more robust jam-resistant signal and enable better targeting of GPS-guided weapons in hostile environments.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 32260U 07047A 10243.16364390 -.00000062 00000-0 00000+0 0 7427
2 32260 054.5965 319.3414 0025634 345.6081 014.3821 02.00549248 21142
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