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GPS II-1

Retired 2000

GPS II-1 (NORAD 19802, COSPAR 1989-013A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 14 Apr 2000, launched on 14 Feb 1989 on the Navstar GPS SVN 14 mission. It is catalogued as GPS SVN 14. It was operated by USAF SD as part of the GPS II programme. The spacecraft was built by RWISB on the GPS II bus, with a mass of 776 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

1989
launched
2000
retired
37
years on orbit
776
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched14 Feb 1989 · on the Navstar GPS SVN 14 mission
Operational14 Apr 2000 · entered service
Retired14 Apr 2000 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID19802
COSPAR1989-013A
TypeSatellite
OperatorUSAF SD
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerRWISB
BusGPS II
Mass776 kg
ProgrammeGPS II
CategoryNAV
OrbitMEO (MEO)
Altitude19,858 × 20,271 km
Inclination55.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to GPS II-1?

GPS II-1 was retired from service around 14 Apr 2000 after launching in 1989. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built GPS II-1?

GPS II-1 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.