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Item Details
Model Number: GPS-0012
Manufactured: 1983-1984
Description:
The GPS-0012 satellite was the Qualification Test Vehicle (QTV) for GPS Block II production program and never was intended to fly in space.
The GPS-0012 satellite was the Qualification Test Vehicle (QTV) for GPS Block II production program and never was intended to fly in space.
Item History:
Originally planned as a Block I Replenishment Satellite. Converted to a Block II Qualification Test Vehicle. Underwent testing at Rockwell and Arnold Engineering Development Center. Designed for Space Shuttle launch, but never flew due to Challenger disaster. Transferred to San Diego Air & Space Museum in pieces. This display of GPS-0012 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum is the only publicly displayed GPS SV.
Originally planned as a Block I Replenishment Satellite. Converted to a Block II Qualification Test Vehicle. Underwent testing at Rockwell and Arnold Engineering Development Center. Designed for Space Shuttle launch, but never flew due to Challenger disaster. Transferred to San Diego Air & Space Museum in pieces. This display of GPS-0012 at the San Diego Air & Space Museum is the only publicly displayed GPS SV.
Additional Images
Satellite in STS integration test
Dr. Ivan Getting with satellite
Location/Ownership: San Diego Air & Space Museum
Submission Author: Frank Czopek (Boeing)
ION Museum
Advancing Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT)
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