GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 22014
Int'l Code: 1992-039A
Perigee: 19,632.6 km
Apogee: 20,745.9 km
Inclination: 56.1 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26560 km
Launch date: July 7, 1992
Source: United States (US)
PRN: 26
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 22014U 92039A 13145.37300983 -.00000045 00000-0 00000+0 0 7682
2 22014 056.0976 285.1427 0209591 070.7987 354.1417 02.00564816146476
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for NAVSTAR 26 (USA 83)
