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GPS 10
Retired 1996GPS 10 (NORAD 15271, COSPAR 1984-097A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 26 Mar 1996, launched on 8 Sep 1984 on the Navstar GPS SVN 10 mission. It is catalogued as GPS SVN 10. 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.
1984
launched
1996
retired
42
years on orbit
431
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched8 Sep 1984 · on the Navstar GPS SVN 10 mission
Operational18 Nov 1995 · entered service
Retired26 Mar 1996 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID15271
COSPAR1984-097A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSAF SD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWISB
BusGPS
Mass431 kg
ProgrammeGPS I
CategoryNAV
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude19,961 × 20,404 km
Inclination63.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to GPS 10?
GPS 10 was retired from service around 26 Mar 1996 after launching in 1984. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
How long was GPS 10 operational?
GPS 10 was operational for roughly 4 months, from 18 Nov 1995 to 26 Mar 1996.
Who operated and built GPS 10?
GPS 10 was operated by USAF SD and built by RWISB (US).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-18.