GPS Operational
NORAD ID: 22779
Int'l Code: 1993-054A
Perigee: 19,901.7 km
Apogee: 20,476.8 km
Inclination: 55.2 °
Period: 718.0 minutes
Semi major axis: 26560 km
Launch date: August 30, 1993
Source: United States (US)
PRN: 30
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 22779U 93054A 13140.36050924 -.00000063 00000-0 00000+0 0 6880
2 22779 055.2240 034.2591 0108271 092.8831 045.4541 02.00564834144476
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for NAVSTAR 34 (USA 94)
