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NAVSTAR 63 (USA 203) (34661)
COSPAR: 2009-014A | Alt Name: GPS IIR-20(M)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 24, 2009
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925-9.5
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34661
International Designator
2009-014A
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 18:09:59 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
54.48°
Right Ascension
210.07°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
61.39°
Period
717.94 min
Mean Motion
2.01 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NAVSTAR 63 (USA 203)
Alternative Name
GPS IIR-20(M)
Type
Payload
Status
Backup
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 34661U 09014A 26182.75694444 .00000067 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 34661 54.4820 210.0708 0143861 61.3870 115.5023 2.00573462126578
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NAVSTAR 63 (USA 203), also known as GPS IIR-20(M), is a US satellite designed for navigation purposes launched on March 24, 2009. It was manufactured by LMVF and launched from SLC17A at AFETR using the Delta 7925-9.5 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length, a diameter of 1.9 meters, and a span of 19.3 meters. Its dry mass is 910 kilograms with a launch mass of 1077 kilograms. It carries the GPS SVN 49 payload and uses two deployable solar arrays along with batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box design augmented by two panels, with a radar cross-section (RCS) value of 1.9953. Its mission is to provide navigation services as part of the GPS constellation managed by AFSMC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
1.9
Span
19.3
Dry Mass
910
Launch Mass
1077
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.9953
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GPS SVN 49
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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