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GPS 8
Retired 1993GPS 8 (NORAD 14189, COSPAR 1983-072A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 4 May 1993, launched on 14 Jul 1983 on the Navstar GPS SVN 8 mission. It is catalogued as GPS SVN 8. It was operated by USAF SD as part of the GPS I programme. The spacecraft was built by RWISB on the GPS bus, with a mass of 431 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1983
launched
1993
retired
43
years on orbit
431
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched14 Jul 1983 · on the Navstar GPS SVN 8 mission
Operational4 May 1993 · entered service
Retired4 May 1993 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID14189
COSPAR1983-072A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSAF SD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWISB
BusGPS
Mass431 kg
ProgrammeGPS I
CategoryNAV
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude19,924 × 20,440 km
Inclination62.9°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to GPS 8?
GPS 8 was retired from service around 4 May 1993 after launching in 1983. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built GPS 8?
GPS 8 was operated by USAF SD and built by RWISB (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-19.