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List of GPS satellites
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, 83 Global Positioning System navigation satellites have been built: 31 are launched and operational, 1 is undergoing commissioning, 3 are in reserve or testing, 44 are retired, and 2 were lost during launch. One non-operational prototype satellite was never launched. The last Block III satellite has completed construction and been declared "Available For Launch" (AFL). The next launch is GPS III SV10, currently targeted for March 2026.
The constellation requires a minimum of 24 operational satellites, and allows for up to 32; typically, 31 are operational at any one time. A GPS receiver needs four satellites to work out its position in three dimensions.
SVNs are "space vehicle numbers" which are serial numbers assigned to each GPS satellite. PRNs are the "pseudo-random noise" sequences, or Gold codes, that each satellite transmits to differentiate itself from other satellites in the active constellation.
After being launched, GPS satellites enter a period of testing before their signals are set to "Healthy". During normal operations, certain signals may be set to "Unhealthy" to accommodate updates or testing. After decommissioning, most GPS satellites become on-orbit spares and may be recommissioned if needed. Permanently retired satellites are sent to a higher, less congested disposal orbit where their fuel is vented, batteries are intentionally depleted and communication is switched off.
Satellites
Satellites by launch date
| Satellite | Launch (UTC) | Carrier rocket | Launch site | Block | No. | SVN | PRN | Slot | LOSLength Of Service in days. Includes testing period(s). | Status | Remarks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPS 5111 | ||||||||||||||||
| 23:44 | Atlas E/F-SGS-1 | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 01 | 04 | |||||||||||
| OPS 5112 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10:34 | Atlas E/F-SGS-1 | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 02 | 07 | |||||||||||
| OPS 5113 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00:28 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 03 | 06 | |||||||||||
| OPS 5114 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:59 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 04 | 08 | |||||||||||
| Used for testing between February 1990 and May 1990. | ||||||||||||||||
| OPS 5117 | ||||||||||||||||
| 23:08 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 05 | 05 | |||||||||||
| OPS 5118 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:00 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 06 | 09 | |||||||||||
| N/A | ||||||||||||||||
| (Navstar 7) | ||||||||||||||||
| 01:10 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3E | I | 07 | 10 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Failed to reach orbit. | ||||||||||||||||
| OPS 9794 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10:21 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3W | I | 08 | 11 | |||||||||||
| USA-1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11:37 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3W | I | 09 | 13 | |||||||||||
| Used for testing between February 1994 and June 1994. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-5 | ||||||||||||||||
| 21:41 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3W | I | 10 | 12 | |||||||||||
| Used for testing between November 1995 and March 1996. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-10 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02:53 | Atlas E/F | VAFB, SLC-3W | I | 11 | 03 | |||||||||||
| N/A | ||||||||||||||||
| (Prototype) | II | 0 | 12 | 0 | ||||||||||||
| Qualification vehicle built by Rockwell International to secure Block II contract; never launched. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-35 | ||||||||||||||||
| 18:30 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 14 | 14 | |||||||||||
| USA-38 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:30 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 13 | 02 | B3 | ||||||||||
| USA-42 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05:58 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 16 | 16 | |||||||||||
| USA-47 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09:31 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 19 | 19 | A5 | ||||||||||
| USA-49 | ||||||||||||||||
| 18:10 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | II | 17 | 17 | D3 | ||||||||||
| USA-50 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:55 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 18 | 18 | |||||||||||
| USA-54 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02:45 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 20 | 20 | |||||||||||
| Decommissioned after twice changing frequency without being commanded to. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-63 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05:39 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 21 | 21 | E2 | ||||||||||
| USA-64 | ||||||||||||||||
| 21:56 | Delta II 6925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | II | 15 | 15 | D5 | ||||||||||
| Used for testing from November 2006 until March 2007 | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-66 | ||||||||||||||||
| 21:39 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 23 | 23 | |||||||||||
| 32 | E5 | |||||||||||||||
| Decommissioned from active service using PRN23 on 13 February 2004. Set usable with PRN32 on 26 February 2008. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-71 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02:32 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 24 | 24 | D1 | ||||||||||
| USA-79 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:29 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 25 | 25 | A2 | ||||||||||
| USA-80 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:20 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 28 | 28 | C2 | ||||||||||
| Retired early, replaced by USA-117. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-83 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09:20 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 26 | 26 | F5 | ||||||||||
| USA-84 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08:57 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 27 | 27 | A6 | ||||||||||
| USA-85 | ||||||||||||||||
| 23:54 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 32 | 31 | |||||||||||
| 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| NA | F4 | |||||||||||||||
| PRN changed from 32 to 01 in January 1993 due to receiver problems. Decommissioned 17 March 2008 and removed from slot F4. Briefly resumed L-band transmission in 2014 but signal unusable. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-87 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:16 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 29 | 29 | F5 | ||||||||||
| USA-88 | ||||||||||||||||
| 02:55 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 22 | 22 | B1 | ||||||||||
| USA-90 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:09 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 31 | 31 | C3 | ||||||||||
| USA-91 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00:07 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 37 | 07 | |||||||||||
| 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| 24 | C4 | |||||||||||||||
| Switched to PRN01 in October 2008 but was unusable. Switched to PRN24 in April 2012 but was unusable. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-92 | ||||||||||||||||
| 13:27 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 39 | 09 | A5 | ||||||||||
| First satellite to complete initial operational 24-satellite constellation. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-94 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12:38 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 35 | 05 | |||||||||||
| 30 | B5 | |||||||||||||||
| Decommissioned from active service using PRN05 in March 2009. Resumed activity using PRN30 in August 2011. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-96 | ||||||||||||||||
| 17:04 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 34 | 04 | |||||||||||
| 18 | D6 | |||||||||||||||
| Decommissioned from active service using PRN04 in November 2015. Reactivated in March 2018 using PRN18. Decommissioned from active service using PRN18 in October 2019. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-100 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:40 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 36 | title=NANU2019104 | url=http://www.celestrak.com/GPS/NANU/2019/nanu.2019104.txt | website=celestrak.com | access-date=26 July 2019}} | C6 | |||||||
| USA-117 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00:21 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17B | IIA | 33 | 03 | C5 | ||||||||||
| USA-126 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00:50 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 40 | 10 | E6 | ||||||||||
| USA-128 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08:49 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 30 | 30 | B2 | ||||||||||
| GPS IIR-1 | ||||||||||||||||
| 16:28 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIR | 42 | 12 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Failed to reach orbit. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-132 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:43 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIR | 43 | 13 | F6 | ||||||||||
| Longest-serving satellite in GPS history. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-135 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00:30 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, LC-17A | IIA | 38 | 08 | A3 | ||||||||||
| USA-145 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12:51 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 46 | 11 | D5 | ||||||||||
| USA-150 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01:48 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 51 | 20 | E4 | ||||||||||
| USA-151 | ||||||||||||||||
| 09:17 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 44 | 28 | |||||||||||
| 22 | B3 | NOTICE ADVISORY TO NAVSTAR USERS (NANU) 2021035 | ||||||||||||||
| USA-154 | ||||||||||||||||
| 17:14 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 41 | 14 | |||||||||||
| 22 | ||||||||||||||||
| F5 | ||||||||||||||||
| Retired . Subsequently reactivated on and decommissioned again on 25 January 2023. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-156 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07:55 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 54 | 18 | E4 | ||||||||||
| USA-166 | ||||||||||||||||
| 18:06 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17B | IIR | 56 | 16 | B1 | ||||||||||
| USA-168 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:09 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 45 | 21 | D3 | ||||||||||
| USA-175 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08:05 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIR | 47 | 22 | E6 | ||||||||||
| USA-177 | ||||||||||||||||
| 17:53 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17B | IIR | 59 | 19 | C5 | ||||||||||
| USA-178 | ||||||||||||||||
| 22:54 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17B | IIR | 60 | 23 | F4 | ||||||||||
| USA-180 | ||||||||||||||||
| 05:39 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17B | IIR | 61 | 02 | D1 | ||||||||||
| USA-183 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:37 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 53 | 17 | C4 | ||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-14; first to broadcast L2C signal. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-190 | ||||||||||||||||
| 18:50 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 52 | 31 | A2 | ||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-15. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-192 | ||||||||||||||||
| 19:12 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 58 | 12 | B4 | ||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-16; first satellite to complete the full operational 31-satellite constellation. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-196 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12:23 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 55 | 15 | F2 | ||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-17. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-199 | ||||||||||||||||
| 20:04 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 57 | 29 | C1 | ||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-18. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-201 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06:10 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 48 | 07 | A4 | ||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-19. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-203 | ||||||||||||||||
| 08:34 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 49 | 01 | |||||||||||
| 27 | ||||||||||||||||
| 30 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06 | ||||||||||||||||
| NA | B6 | |||||||||||||||
| Also known as IIR-20; broadcasts demonstration L5 signal. Never entered service due to poor quality signal; decommissioned on 6 May 2011 but subsequently reactivated for testing. Broadcast PRN-01 before decommissioning, PRN-27 after reactivation. Shifted to PRN-30 as of 8 May 2013 and to PRN-06 as of 3 April 2014. Currently not assigned a PRN. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-206 | ||||||||||||||||
| 10:35 | Delta II 7925-9.5 | CCAFS, SLC-17A | IIRM | 50 | 05 | E3 | ||||||||||
| Originally scheduled for launch in 1999 as IIR-3 but damaged during processing. Also known as IIR-21; L5 services disconnected from J2 port before launch. Final Delta II launch with a United States Air Force payload, final launch from SLC-17A, and final Delta II 7925. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-213 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:00 | Delta IV M+ (4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | IIF | 62 | 25 | B2 | ||||||||||
| First to broadcast operational L5 signal. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-232 | ||||||||||||||||
| 06:41 | Delta IV M+(4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | IIF | 63 | 01 | D2 | ||||||||||
| USA-239 | ||||||||||||||||
| 12:10 | Delta IV M+(4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | IIF | 65 | 24 | A1 | ||||||||||
| USA-242 | ||||||||||||||||
| 21:38 | Atlas V 401 | CCAFS, SLC-41 | IIF | 66 | 27 | C2 | ||||||||||
| USA-248 | ||||||||||||||||
| 01:59 | Delta IV M+ (4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | IIF | 64 | 30 | A3 | ||||||||||
| USA-251 | ||||||||||||||||
| 00:03 | Delta IV M+ (4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | IIF | 67 | 06 | D4 | ||||||||||
| USA-256 | ||||||||||||||||
| 03:23 | Atlas V 401 | CCAFS, SLC-41 | IIF | 68 | 09 | F3 | ||||||||||
| USA-258 | ||||||||||||||||
| 17:21 | Atlas V 401 | CCAFS, SLC-41 | IIF | 69 | 03 | E1 | ||||||||||
| USA-260 | ||||||||||||||||
| 18:36 | Delta IV M+ (4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | IIF | 71 | 26 | B5 | ||||||||||
| USA-262 | ||||||||||||||||
| 15:36 | Atlas V 401 | CCAFS, SLC-41 | IIF | 72 | 08 | C3 | ||||||||||
| USA-265 | ||||||||||||||||
| 16:13 | Atlas V 401 | CCAFS, SLC-41 | IIF | 73 | 10 | E2 | ||||||||||
| USA-266 | ||||||||||||||||
| 13:38 | Atlas V 401 | CCAFS, SLC-41 | IIF | 70 | 32 | F1 | ||||||||||
| url=https://spaceflightnow.com/2018/12/23/spacex-closes-out-year-with-successful-gps-satellite-launch/ | title=SpaceX closes out year with successful GPS satellite launch | work=Spaceflight Now | first=Stephen | last=Clark | date=23 December 2018 | access-date=24 December 2018}} | ||||||||||
| 13:51 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCAFS, SLC-40 | III | 74 | 04 | F4 | ||||||||||
| USA-293 | ||||||||||||||||
| Magellan | ||||||||||||||||
| 13:06 | Delta IV M+ (4,2) | CCAFS, SLC-37B | III | 75 | 18 | D6 | ||||||||||
| USA-304 | ||||||||||||||||
| Matthew Henson | ||||||||||||||||
| 20:10:46 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCAFS, SLC-40 | III | 76 | 23 | E5 | ||||||||||
| Initially nicknamed Columbus. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-309 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sacagawea | ||||||||||||||||
| 23:24:23 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCAFS, SLC-40 | III | 77 | 14 | B6 | ||||||||||
| USA-319 | ||||||||||||||||
| Neil Armstrong | 16:09 | date=14 March 2018 | title=Air Force Awards Launch Services Contracts to SpaceX and ULA | url=https://www.losangeles.spaceforce.mil/ | access-date=16 March 2018 | website=losangeles.af.mil | publisher=US Air Force Space and Missile Command Public Affairs}} | CCSFS, SLC-40 | III | 5 | 78 | 11 | D5 | |||
| USA-343 | ||||||||||||||||
| Amelia Earhart | 12:24 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCSFS, SLC-40 | III | 6 | 79 | 28 | A6 | ||||||||
| USA-440 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sally Ride | 00:52 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCSFS, SLC-40 | III | 7 | 80 | 01 | D2 | ||||||||
| Originally contracted for launch on United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket; re-assigned to a Falcon 9 launch under the name Rapid Response Trailblazer-1 (RRT-1) within 6 months of launch due to Vulcan's unavailability and to demonstrate United States Space Force's ability to undergo responsive satellite mission planning. | ||||||||||||||||
| USA-545 | ||||||||||||||||
| Katherine Johnson | 17:37 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCSFS, SLC-40 | III | 8 | 81 | 21 | E6 | ||||||||
| USA-581 | ||||||||||||||||
| Ellison Onizuka | 04:53 | Falcon 9 Block 5 | CCSFS, SLC-40 | III | 9 | 82 | 20 |
Satellites by block
| Block | Launched | Launch | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Failures | Testing/ | ||||||
| Reserve | Operational | Retired | Manufacturer | Remarks | |||
| Block I | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 | Rockwell International | |
| Block II | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | Rockwell International | One unlaunched prototype |
| Block IIA | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | Rockwell International | |
| Block IIR | 13 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | Lockheed Martin | |
| Block IIRM | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | Lockheed Martin | |
| Block IIF | 12 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | Boeing | |
| Block III | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | Lockheed Martin | |
| Block IIIF | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Lockheed Martin | |
| Total | 81 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 44 | ||
| As of 28 January 2026 |
Orbital slots (by SVN)
Refer to GPS Constellation Status for the most up-to-date information.
| Slot | Plane | A | B | C | D | E | F | 1 | 65 | 56 | 57 | 61 | 69 | 70 | 2 | 52 | 62 | 66 | 80 | 73 | 55 | 3 | 64 | 44 | 72 | 50 | 68 | 4 | 48 | 58 | 53 | 67 | 74 | 5 | 71 | 59 | 78 | 76 | 6 | 79 | 77 | 75 | 81 | 43 |
|---|
| Block | IIR | IIRM | IIF | III |
|---|
Numbers in parentheses refer to non-operational satellites.
Once launched, GPS satellites do not change their plane assignment but slot assignments are somewhat arbitrary and are subject to change.
PRN status by satellite block
, 31 of 32 PRNs are in use. Three additional satellites are designated as on-orbit spares.
| III | O | O | O | O | O | T | O | O | O |
|---|
Legend:
- O – Operational
- T – Testing in preparation for operation
- S – On orbit Spare
- U – Unhealthy and unusable
- R – Retired
PRN to SVN history
This section is for the purpose of making it possible to determine the PRN associated with a SVN at a particular epoch. For example, SVN 049 had been assigned PRNs 01, 24, 27, and 30 at different times of its lifespan, whereas PRN 01 had been assigned to SVNs 032, 037, 049, 035, and 063 at different epochs. This information can be found in the IGS ANTEX [ftp://igs.org/pub/station/general/igs14.atx file], which uses the convention "GNN" and "GNNN" for PRNs and SVNs, respectively. For example, SVN 049 is described as: BLOCK IIR-M G01 G049 2009-014A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2009 3 24 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2011 5 6 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIR-M G24 G049 2009-014A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2012 2 2 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2012 3 14 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIR-M G24 G049 2009-014A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2012 8 9 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2012 8 22 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIR-M G27 G049 2009-014A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2012 10 18 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2013 5 9 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIR-M G30 G049 2009-014A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2013 5 10 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM whereas for PRN 01 the following excerpt is relevant: BLOCK IIA G01 G032 1992-079A TYPE / SERIAL NO 1992 11 22 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2008 10 16 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIA G01 G037 1993-032A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2008 10 23 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2009 1 6 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIR-M G01 G049 2009-014A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2009 3 24 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2011 5 6 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIA G01 G035 1993-054A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2011 6 2 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM 2011 7 12 23 59 59.9999999 VALID UNTIL BLOCK IIF G01 G063 2011-036A TYPE / SERIAL NO 2011 7 16 0 0 0.0000000 VALID FROM A table extracted out of the ANTEX file is made available by the Bernese GNSS Software.
Planned launches
Block III
Main article: GPS Block III
| Date | Rocket | Launch site | Satellite | SVN | Remarks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | Vulcan Centaur VC2S | CCSFS, SLC-41 | GPS III SV10 Hedy Lamarr | 83 | date=18 June 2021 | title=SpaceX launches GPS satellite to provide PNT services | url=https://www.gpsworld.com/spacex-launches-gps-satellite-to-provide-pnt-services/ | access-date=18 June 2021 | website=GPS World | language=en-US}} Component deliveries continuing through May 2022. |
Block IIIF
Main article: GPS Block IIIF
| Projected Available For Launch (AFL) Date | Rocket | Launch site | Satellite | SVN | Remarks | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Vulcan Centaur | CCSFS, SLC-41 | GPS IIIF SV11 | Construction contract awarded in September 2018. In production. Core mate Feb 2025. | |||
| 2027 | Vulcan Centaur | CCSFS, SLC-41 | GPS IIIF SV12 | In production. | |||
| Mar 2028 | Vulcan Centaur | CCSFS, SLC-41 | GPS IIIF SV13 | In production. | |||
| date=April 2024 | title=Department of Defense Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Estimates | url=https://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/Portals/84/documents/FY25/FY25%20Space%20Force%20Procurement.pdf?ver=uabQ1iLVb4LqiN2_xgh69A%3d%3d#page=64}} | Vulcan Centaur | CCSFS, SLC-41 | GPS IIIF SV14 | In production. | |
| Jun 2029 | GPS IIIF SV15 | ||||||
| Nov 2029 | GPS IIIF SV16 | ||||||
| Feb 2030 | GPS IIIF SV17 | Technology Insertion Point | |||||
| Jul 2030 | GPS IIIF SV18 | ||||||
| Oct 2030 | GPS IIIF SV19 | ||||||
| Dec 2030 | GPS IIIF SV20 | ||||||
| Feb 2031 | GPS IIIF SV21 | ||||||
| Oct 2032 | GPS IIIF SV22 | ||||||
| FY2030 | GPS IIIF SV23 | Technology Insertion Point | |||||
| GPS IIIF SV24 | |||||||
| FY2031 | GPS IIIF SV25 | ||||||
| GPS IIIF SV26 | |||||||
| FY2032 | GPS IIIF SV27 | ||||||
| GPS IIIF SV28 | |||||||
| FY2033 | GPS IIIF SV29 | Technology Insertion Point | |||||
| GPS IIIF SV30 | |||||||
| FY2034 | GPS IIIF SV31 | ||||||
| GPS IIIF SV32 | Launch planned for July 2037 |
References
References
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- "Navstar 1". NASA.
- "USNO Block 1 Satellite Information".
- "Navstar 2". NASA.
- "Navstar 3". NASA.
- "Navstar 4". NASA.
- "Navstar 5". NASA.
- "Navstar 6". NASA.
- "Navstar 8". NASA.
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