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NAVSTAR 62 (USA 201) (32711)
COSPAR: 2008-012A | Alt Name: GPS IIR-19(M)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 15, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925-9.5
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32711
International Designator
2008-012A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 02:09:25 GMT
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Inclination
54.50°
Right Ascension
149.29°
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Argument of Perigee
248.02°
Period
717.94 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NAVSTAR 62 (USA 201)
Alternative Name
GPS IIR-19(M)
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 32711U 08012A 26184.08987643 .00000054 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 32711 54.4991 149.2896 0211525 248.0217 109.6866 2.00572912134076
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Summary
NAVSTAR 62 (USA 201), also known as GPS IIR-19(M), is a US satellite launched on March 15, 2008, from the Air Force Eastern Test Range at SLC17A using a Delta 7925-9.5 launch vehicle. It has a dry mass of 910 kg and was manufactured by LMVF for navigation purposes as part of the GPS system (GPS SVN 48). The satellite measures 1.5 meters in length, 1.9 meters in diameter, with a span of 19.3 meters when its two deployable solar arrays are extended. It is equipped with batteries and has an RCS of 5.0119, with a shape described as Box + 2 Pan configuration. The satellite's propulsion motor is a Star 37XFP. It was placed into service by the AFSMC (Air Force Space Command) and remains stable since its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.9
Span
19.3
Dry Mass
910
Launch Mass
1077
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
5.0119
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GPS SVN 48
Purpose
Navigation
Mission
Navigation
Manufacturer
LMVF
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Series 4000
Configuration
AS-4000
Motor
Star 37XFP
Equipment
?
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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