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NAVSTAR 37 (USA 117) (23833)
COSPAR: 1996-019A | Alt Name: GPS IIA-16
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 28, 1996
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23833
International Designator
1996-019A
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:30:36 GMT
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Inclination
52.80°
Right Ascension
264.57°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
25.57°
Period
739.90 min
Mean Motion
1.95 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NAVSTAR 37 (USA 117)
Alternative Name
GPS IIA-16
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23833U 96019A 26183.85458683 -.00000005 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 23833 52.8001 264.5728 0008037 25.5651 328.1327 1.94619882 83064
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NAVSTAR 37 (USA 117), also known as GPS IIA-16, is a satellite designed for navigation purposes launched by the US on March 28, 1996, from Launch Pad LC17B using a Delta 7925 launch vehicle. It has a configuration of 3-axis stabilized and was manufactured by RWISB. The satellite measures 2.4 meters in length, with a diameter of 1.8 meters and a span of 5.3 meters. Its dry mass is 860 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. Power comes from two deployable solar arrays and batteries. NAVSTAR 37 carries the GPS SVN 33 payload for navigation services and has an expected lifetime of 7.5 years. The satellite's shape includes a box with two panels and it has a reflective surface area (RCS) of 3.981 square meters. It is owned by AFSMC and operates under the mission of providing navigation capabilities as part of the GPS constellation.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.4
Diameter
1.8
Span
5.3
Dry Mass
860
Launch Mass
860
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.981
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GPS SVN 33
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
RWISB
Life Expectancy
7.5 years
Bus
GPS
Configuration
3-Axis stabilized
Motor
Star 37XFP
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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