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NAVSTAR 8 (OPS 9794) (14189)
COSPAR: 1983-072A | Alt Name: GPS 8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1983
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E/SGS-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14189
International Designator
1983-072A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 11:14:36 GMT
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Inclination
63.45°
Right Ascension
68.38°
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Argument of Perigee
56.74°
Period
751.10 min
Mean Motion
1.92 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NAVSTAR 8 (OPS 9794)
Alternative Name
GPS 8
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14189U 83072A 26185.46847457 -.00000017 00000+0 00000+0 0 9997
2 14189 63.4462 68.3848 0223305 56.7437 124.4250 01.91719411227052
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NAVSTAR 8 (OPS 9794), also known as GPS 8, is a US satellite designed for navigation purposes and was launched on July 14, 1983, from the AFWTR site using the Atlas E/SGS-2 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 2.4 meters in length, 2.6 meters in diameter, and a span of 5.3 meters, it has a dry mass of 431 kilograms and was manufactured by RWISB. The satellite features a 3-Axis stabilization system and is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. It carries the GPS SVN 8 payload and has an expected lifetime of five years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.4
Diameter
2.6
Span
5.3
Dry Mass
431
Launch Mass
431
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
0.4778
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GPS SVN 8
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
RWISB
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
GPS
Configuration
3-Axis stabilized
Motor
Star 27 TE-
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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