+Jim W Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 (edited) Latest information on the new satellite GPS 2R-16 launched on 11/17/2006, and can be tracked HERE NOTE: This is PRN/GARMIN 12 NAVSTAR: GPS BIIRM-3 NORAD ID: 29601 Int'l Code: 2006-052A Perigee: 0 km Apogee: 0 km Inclination: 0° Period: 0 min Launch date: 2006-11-17 Source: United States (US) PRN: Comments: GPS BIIRM-3's mission is to replace the ailing GPS 2A-22 satellite, which was launched in August 1993 with a seven-year design life Edited November 21, 2006 by Jim W Quote Link to comment
+Prairie Dog Posted November 21, 2006 Share Posted November 21, 2006 I was gonna post about this. Air Force launches GPS satellite. Is it the same thing? Does anyone know when these new and improved satellites will begin transmitting? Quote Link to comment
+Jim W Posted November 21, 2006 Author Share Posted November 21, 2006 (edited) Yes, they are one in the same, I think it will be operational some time in Dec. The other two (PRN/GARMIN #17 & #31) are operational now Edited November 21, 2006 by Jim W Quote Link to comment
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