GPS 6

Launch Details
Launched 16 May 2014
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 39741
COSPAR ID 2014-026A
Alternative names USA 251
NAVSTAR 70
GPS BIIF-6
GPS 2F-6
SVN 67
PRN 06
SLOT D4
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 56.643°
Eccentricity 0.00347
RA ascending node 23.009 hr
Argument perigee 319.632°
Mean anomaly 40.113°
Orbital period 717.943 min
Epoch of osculation 01 Jul 2025, 23:04

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 20096.4 km
Mean Altitude 20188.5 km
Peak Altitude 20280.6 km

Orbital History

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South El Monte

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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