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Delta II | GPS IIA-19
Delta II | GPS IIA-19 launched on Thu, Nov 6, 1997, 12:30 AM UTC — a United States Air Force mission.
Launch SuccessfulUnited States Air Force
Lifted offNET Nov 1997
NET Thu, Nov 6, 1997, 12:30 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Delta IIVehicle
United States Air ForceProvider
Space Launch Complex 17APad
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USALocation
Global Positioning SystemProgram
NavigationMission type
Medium Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Delta II to Medium Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 14:30
SimulatedRepresentative Delta II ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
GPS IIA-19
GPS-2A (Global Positioning System) or Navstar-2A (Navigation System using Timing And ranging) are improved satellites of the second generation of the GPS navigation system.
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Frequently asked
What time does Delta II | GPS IIA-19 launch?
Delta II | GPS IIA-19 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Nov 6, 1997, 12:30 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Delta II | GPS IIA-19?
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Who is launching Delta II | GPS IIA-19?
Delta II | GPS IIA-19 is an United States Air Force mission flying on a Delta II.
Where does Delta II | GPS IIA-19 launch from?
It lifts off from Space Launch Complex 17A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.