NAVSTAR 56 (USA 180)

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NAVSTAR 56 (USA 180) is classified as:

• Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation
• Global Positioning System (GPS) Operational

NORAD ID: 28474
Int'l Code: 2004-045A
Perigee: 19,748.6 km
Apogee: 20,630.3 km
Inclination: 55.3 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26560 km
RCS: 2.3866 m² (large)
Launch date: November 6, 2004
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: AIR FORCE EASTERN TEST RANGE (AFETR)
PRN: 2

Navstar 56, also known as USA 180 and as GPS 2R-13, is an American navigational satellite that was launched by a Delta 2 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 05:39 UT on 6 November 2004. It is part of the 24-element GPS fleet and will replace the oldest member of the fleet, GPS 2A-11 launched in July 1991. It will be located in Plane D, Slot 1 position.

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ST5-A Track 1 satellite(s)

1 28474U 04045A   25198.34428880 -.00000079  00000-0  00000+0 0  9996
2 28474  55.3102 338.3710 0165982 304.5492 117.6733  2.00562668151703

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC