NAVSTAR 66 (USA 232)

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NAVSTAR 66 (USA 232) is classified as:

Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation

NORAD ID: 37753

Int'l Code: 2011-036A

Perigee: 19,828.5 km

Apogee: 20,549.8 km

Inclination: 56.7 °

Period: 718.0 minutes

Semi major axis: 26560 km

RCS: 7.9433 m² (large)

Launch date: July 16, 2011
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: AIR FORCE EASTERN TEST RANGE (AFETR)

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.

1 37753U 11036A   25185.85612740 -.00000094  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 37753  56.7023 345.5200 0135785  60.5514 302.1546  2.00566301102310

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC