Specifications - US Military GPS 33 GPS Block IIF satellites, USA

Key Data
Start year	1996
Project type	Military Satellites
Base Country	USA
Key Players
Sponsor	US Department of Defense (DoD)
Lead contractor	Boeing
Construction	Boeing
Finance	US DoD
Key Information
Satellite type	GPS Block II (Boeing)
Perigee/Apogee	20,275/20,368 km
Inclination	54.8°
Period	723 min
Designation	24320 / 96056A
Launch date	12 Sep 1996
Launch Vehicle	Delta 2
Mission	Navigation
Design features	3-m URE accuracy L5 civil signal option Crosslink commanding
Launch vehicle compatibility	Medium/evolved
Vehicle design life	15 years