Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Navigation · MEO
GPS-IIIA (Global Positioning System) is the first evolution stage of the third generation of the GPS satellites. It consists of the first ten (known as "tranche") of GPS III satellites. This program will improve position, navigation, and timing services for the warfighter and civil users worldwide…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAVSTAR 77 (USA 289) 2018-109A | Payload | 20073 × 20291 km · 55.8° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2018-109. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).