GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 37753
Int'l Code: 2011-036A
Perigee: 20,140.2 km
Apogee: 20,239.0 km
Inclination: 55.0 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26560 km
Launch date: July 16, 2011
Source: United States (US)
PRN: 1
Comments: Known as the GPS 2F-2 satellite, this newest GPS satellite will take the place of the GPS 2A-11 spacecraft that just celebrated its 20th birthday in orbit, exceeding the the wildest expectations for longevity. That old craft was deployed by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral on July 3, 1991, during the heydays of launching GPS satellites at a fast and furious rate. The newest breed, called GPS Block 2F, is the most advanced yet fielded. Ground controllers expect to have the GPS 2F-2 satellite checked out and ready for service about 30 days after launch. It will occupy the Plane D, Slot 2A location of the network.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 37753U 11036A 13143.64730484 .00000099 00000-0 00000+0 0 6549
2 37753 055.0211 159.9595 0018601 007.6686 143.8428 02.00560626 13565
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for NAVSTAR 66 (USA 232)
