GPS 12

Launch Details
Launched 16 November 2006
Flight ended
Status Operational
Categories Search & Rescue (SARSAT)
GPS Operational
Active satellites
Launch site Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Owner United States
NORAD ID 29601
COSPAR ID 2006-052A
Alternative names USA 192
NAVSTAR 59
GPS BIIRM-3
GPS 2R-16
SVN 58
PRN 12
SLOT B4
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 55.011°
Eccentricity 0.00847
RA ascending node 15.190 hr
Argument perigee 86.625°
Mean anomaly 274.414°
Orbital period 717.975 min
Epoch of osculation 02 Jul 2025, 21:57

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 19964.3 km
Mean Altitude 20189.3 km
Peak Altitude 20414.3 km

Orbital History

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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