NAVSTAR 23 (USA 71)

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NAVSTAR 23 (USA 71) is classified as:

Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation

NORAD ID: 21552

Int'l Code: 1991-047A

Perigee: 20,894.6 km

Apogee: 21,079.2 km

Inclination: 56.5 °

Period: 750.6 minutes

Semi major axis: 27357 km

RCS: 3.8853 m² (large)

Launch date: July 4, 1991
Source: United States (US)
Launch site: AIR FORCE EASTERN TEST RANGE (AFETR)

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.

1 21552U 91047A   24327.53450480 -.00000110  00000-0  00000-0 0  9996
2 21552  56.4567  12.7853 0033740 125.8904 212.4006  1.91857662240413

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC