ALMANAC

ORBIT DATA and RESOURCES ON ACTIVE GNSS SATELLITES

GPS CONSTELLATION
SVN

PRN

CLOCK

23
34

32
04

43
46
51
44
41
54
56
45
47
59
60
61

13
11
20
28
14
18
16
21
22
19
23
02

Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb

53
52
58
55
57
48
50

17
31
12
15
29
07
05

Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb

62
63
65
66
64
67
68
69
71
72
73
70

25
01
24
27
30
06
09
03
26
08
10
32

Rb
Rb
Cs
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Rb
Cs
Rb
Rb

LAUNCHED
USABLE
TYPE: Block IIA
11-26-90
10-26-93
TYPE: Block IIR
7-23-97
1-31-98
10-7-99
1-3-00
5-11-00
6-1-00
7-16-00
8-17-00
11-10-00
12-10-00
1-30-01
2-15-01
1-29-03
2-18-03
3-31-03
4-12-03
12-21-03
1-12-04
3-20-04
4-5-04
6-23-04
7-9-04
11-6-04
11-22-04
TYPE: Block IIR-M
9-26-05
12-16-05
9-25-06
10-12-06
11-17-06
12-13-06
10-17-07
10-31-07
12-20-07
1-2-08
3-15-08
3-24-08
8-17-09
8-27-09
TYPE: Block IIF
5-28-10
8-27-10
7-16-11
10-14-11
10-4-12
11-14-12
5-15-13
6-21-13
2-21-14
5-30-14
5-17-14
6-10-14
8-2-14
9-17-14
10-29-14
12-12-14
3-25-15
4-20-15
7-15-15
8-12-15
10-31-15
12-9-15
2-5-16
3-9-16

PLANE/SLOT

NOTES
A
B

F2-F
D2-F
E7
B3
F1
E4
B1-A
D3
E6
C5
F4
D1

D
D

C4
A2
B4
F2-A
C1
A4
E3
B2
D2-A
A1
C2
A3
D4
F3
E1
B1-F
C3
E2
F5

TEXT More text goes here.

GPS IIF-12 is prepped

for launch.

GENERAL NOTES
1. SV Number refers to space vehicle
number. PRN Number refers to the
satellites unique pseudorandom noise
code.
2. Clock: Rb = rubidium; Cs = cesium.
3. Launched and Usable dates are
based on Universal Time.
4. The current active GPS constellation
consists of 12 Block IIRs, 7 Block IIR-Ms
and 12 Block IIFs for a total of 31 satellites
and is under FOC (Full Operational
Capability). The constellation is in the
24+3 (or Expandable 24) configuration
with satellites occupying the fore and aft
bifuracted slots in the B, D and F planes.

There are currently 6 reserve satellites,

SVNs 23, 27, 32, 34, 36 and 38, and one
test satellite, 49, near slots E6, A1, F2-F,
D2-F, C2, A2 and B1-F, respectively.
SVN49 was again reactivated and began
transmitting signals as PRN04 on Feb.
3, 2016. It is not set healthy and not
included in broadcast almanacs.
5. The Block IIF-1 through IIF-12 satellites
have nicknames Polaris, Sirius, Arcturus,
Vega, Canopus, Rigel, Capella, Spica,
Deneb, Antares, Altair and Betelgeuse
respectively.
6. SVN35 and 36 carry onboard corner-cube
reflectors for satellite laser ranging (SLR).

PERFORMANCE NOTES
slot D2-F.
A. SVN23/PRN32 was set unusable on Jan.
25, 2016, beginning at 15:36 UTC and
C. Due to limitations in official GPS orbit
removed from the active constellation
nomenclature, slot E7 is currently also
on Jan. 25, 2016. It remains a reserve
referred to as slot B6.
satellite located near slot E6.
D. The slot numbers of SVN47/PRN22 and
B. SVN34/PRN04 was set unusable on Nov.
SVN59/PRN19 have been redesignated as
2, 2015, at 22:22 UTC and removed from
E6 and C5, respectively.
the active constellation on Nov. 3, 2015. It E. SVN72/PRN08 was set healthy on Aug. 12,
remains a reserve satellite located near
2015, at 16:53 UTC.

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SLR tracking of the satellites permitted

analysts to differentiate between
onboard clock errors and satellite
ephemeris errors in GPS tracking.
7. Selective availability (SA) was set to zero
on all satellites by presidential order on
May 2, 2000 at approximately 4:00 UT.
Previous Almanacs provide a history of
SA status.
8. Antispoofing (AS) was activated on
Jan. 31, 1994, on all Block IIs. AS is
occasionally off for testing and other
purposes. Previous Almanacs provide a
history of AS status.
9. The design life and mean-mission

duration goals of the Block IIA, IIR,

and IIF satellites are 7.5 and 6 years,
10 and 7.5 years, and 12 and 9.9 years,
respectively.
10. GPS World believes this information to
be correct as of press time. However,
because of the satellite constellations
evolving nature, readers should contact
GPS information services listed on these
pages for more current data.
11. Dr. Richard Langley of the University of
New Brunswick provided the GPS satellite
status information and compiled the
notes.

GPS SATELLITE & SYSTEM INFORMATION

GPS.gov
National Executive Committee for Space-Based Positioning,
Navigation & Timing: www.gps.gov/governance/excom/
DoD GPS Operations Center and 2SOPS Constellation Status:
https://gps.afspc.af.mil/gpsoc/; https://gps.afspc.af.mil/gps/
U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center Navigation Information
Service (NIS): www.navcen.uscg.gov

GLONASS CONSTELLATION
GLONASS
NUMBER
100 (714)
101 (715)
102 (716)
103 (717)
105 (719)
106 (720)
107 (721)
109 (723)
111 (725)
116 (730)
117 (733)
118 (734)
119 (731)
120 (732)
121 (735)
122 (736)
123 (737)
124 (738)
125 (701)
126 (742)
127 (743)
128 (744)
129 (745)
130 (746)
131 (747)
132 (754)
133 (755)
134 (702)
135 (751)
136 (753)

KOSMOS
NUMBER
2419
2424
2425
2426
2432
2433
2434
2436
2443
2456
2457
2458
2459
2460
2461
2464
2465
2466
2471
2474
2475
2476
2477
2478
2485
2491
2500
2501
2514
2516

LAUNCHED
12-25-05
12-25-06
12-25-06
12-25-06
10-26-07
10-26-07
12-25-07
12-25-07
9-25-08
12-14-09
12-14-09
12-14-09
3-1-10
3-1-10
3-1-10
9-2-10
9-2-10
9-2-10
2-26-11
10-2-11
11-4-11
11-4-11
11-4-11
11-28-11
4-26-13
3-24-14
6-14-14
11-30-14
2-7-16
5-19-16

USABLE
4-15-15
4-3-07
10-12-07
4-3-07
11-27-07
11-25-07
2-8-08
1-22-08
11-5-08
1-30-10
1-24-10
1-10-10
3-28-10
3-28-10
3-28-10
10-4-10
10-12-10
10-11-10
10-25-11
3-5-13
12-8-11
12-23-11
12-23-11
7-4-13
4-13-14
8-3-14
2-15-16
2-28-16
6-27-16

ALMANAC/
ORBIT
SLOT
CHANNEL PLANE NOTES
(17)
3
A
14
-7
2
15
0
2
10
-7
2
20
2
3
19
3
3
13
-2
2
(11)
2
B
C
1
1
1
6
-4
1
5
1
1
22
-3
3
23
3
3
24
2
3
16
-1
2
D
12
-1
2
E
F
(20)
-5
3
G
4
6
1
8
6
1
3
5
1
7
5
1
H
2
-4
1
18
-3
3
21
4
3
9
-6
2
I
17
4
3
J
11
0
2
K

PERFORMANCE NOTES
A. GLONASS 100 was under check by the
satellite prime contractor between
about Feb. 17 and 24, 2016, and was
subsequently transitioned to reserve
status.
B. GLONASS 109 was transferred to reserve
status on June 24, 2016.
C. GLONASS 111 was under check by the
satellite prime contractor until July 8,
2016, when it was removed from the
orbital constellation.
D. GLONASS 122 was moved from orbital slot
9 to slot 16 between about Feb. 16 and
March 9, 2016. Its frequency channel was
changed from -2 to -1.
E. GLONASS 123 appears to have problems
with its L2 transmission. According to IGS
monitoring, receivers tracking the satellite
have not yielded L2 data since July 7, 2016.
Also, the L1 signal appeared to be weaker
than normal. In maintenance mode since
July 21, 2016.
F. GLONASS 124 was under check by the
satellite prime contractor between Feb. 14
and June 6, 2016, when it was removed
from the orbital constellation.
G. GLONASS 125, the first GLONASS-K1
satellite, is currently in flight test mode
near physical orbital slot 20. When not
in the active constellation, the satellite
typically identifies itself as satellite 26 in

its broadcast ephemeris.

H. GLONASS 130 was set unusable on April
12, 2015, and placed under check by
the satellite prime contractor. It was
subsequently disposed of in the fall of
2015 without a formal announcement.
I. GLONASS 702, the second GLONASS-K1
satellite, was launched on Nov. 14, 2015,
and, while being tested, transmitted
signals using frequency channel -6 and
almanac slot 17 (although physically in
slot 9). On Feb. 15, 2016, the satellite
was set healthy and introduced into the
operational constellation using almanac
slot 9 and still on frequency channel -6.
J. GLONASS 135 was launched on Feb. 7, 2016,
and was set usable on Feb. 28, 2016.
K. GLONASS 136 was launched on May 29,
2016, and was set usable on June 27, 2016.

GENERAL NOTES
1. The first GLONASS satellite was launched Oct.
12, 1982.
2. The GLONASS numbering scheme used in this
table includes the eight dummy satellites
orbited as ballast along with real satellites
on the first seven GLONASS launches. The
second number (in parentheses) in the
GLONASS Number column is that assigned
by the Russian Space Forces.
3. The Russian Federation designated the
Kosmos Number.

4. GLONASS numbers 199 have been

withdrawn from service.
5. All operational satellites are GLONASS-M
satellites, except GLONASS 125 and 134, which
are GLONASS-K1 satellites. GLONASS 133
includes an L3 transmitter.
6. All launch and usable dates are based on
Moscow Time (Universal Time + 3 hours).
7. Almanac/slot numbers in parentheses
indicate the physical orbital slot of reserve/
test satellites or those in maintenance and

not in the almanac.

8. Channel number k indicates L1 and L2
carrier frequencies: L1 = 1,602 + 0.5625 k
(MHz); L2 = 1,246 + 0.4375 k (MHz).
9. All GLONASS satellites use cesium atomic
clocks.
10. Twenty-three GLONASS satellites are currently
set healthy.
11. The latest GLONASS launch was for GLONASS
136, which was launched from the Plesetsk
Cosmodrome on May 29, 2016.

GNSS INTERNET RESOURCES

UNITED STATES AND CANADA
Canadian Space Geodesy Forum
www2.unb.ca/gge/Resources/CANSPACE.html
This University of New Brunswick service presents daily GPS
constellation status reports, ionospheric disturbance warnings, and
news and discussion about GPS and other space-based positioning
systems by way of electronic mail. Downloadable files are also
available. To subscribe, email the one-line message [sub CANSPACE
your_name] to [email protected].
For more information: Terry Arsenault or Richard Langley, phone
(506) 453-4698, fax (506) 453-4943, email [email protected].
GPS.gov
The U.S. government provides the GPS.gov website to educate
the public about the Global Positioning System and related topics.
Information includes sections for the general public, Congress,
international citizens, professionals and students. The site is
maintained by the National Coordination Office for Space-Based
Positioning, Navigation, and Timing in coordination with multiple
federal agencies.

12. New GLONASS channel allocations were

introduced September 1993 to reduce
interference to radio astronomy. Note the use
of the same channel on pairs of antipodal
satellites.
13. GPS World believes this information to be
correct as of press time. However, because of
the satellite constellations evolving nature,
we encourage readers to contact the GLONASS
sources listed on these pages for more current
information.

See more at gpsworld.com/the-almanac/

DoD GPS Operations Center

https://gps.afspc.af.mil/gpsoc/
2SOPS Constellation Status
https://gps.afspc.af.mil/gps/
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
GPS Operations Center and the 2nd Space
Operations Squadron (2SOPS), U.S. Air
Force, maintain Internet sites for military
and DoD users. The GPS Operations Center provides DOP predictions,
GPS performance assessments, anomaly impact analysis, GPS FAQs,
and other services to meet the needs of GPS users in the field. 2SOPS
operates a GPS Constellation Status site with scheduled outages,
user advisories, almanac data, electronic mail,and downloadable
files. Military: Contact GPS Operations Center at DSN 560-2541 or
Commercial (719) 567-2541, https://gps.afspc.af.mil/gpsoc.

with federal agencies about policy matters concerning GPS. The

deputy secretaries of Defense and Transportation jointly chair the
EXCOM. Membership includes officials from NASA, the departments
of State, Commerce, Homeland Security, Agriculture, Interior, and the
Joint Chiefs of Staff. The National Space-Based PNT Advisory Board
operates in an independent advisory capacity for the EXCOM. email
[email protected].
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Precise GPS Orbit Information and Earth Orientation Parameter
Predictions (EOPP): http://earth-info.nga.mil/GandG/sathtml/
The NGA Global Positioning System
Division/Ephemeris Support and
Analysis Team maintains a website for
Department of Defense and civilian
users with precise GPS orbit and clock
information based on tracking data
collected from NGA, U.S. Air Force

National Executive Committee (EXCOM) for Space-Based

Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT)
www.gps.gov/governance/excom/
The EXCOM advises U.S. government leadership and coordinates

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BEIDOU CONSTELLATION
SATELLITE
BeiDou M1
BeiDou G2
BeiDou G1
BeiDou G3
BeiDou IGSO1
BeiDou G4
BeiDou IGSO2
BeiDou IGSO3
BeiDou IGSO4
BeiDou IGSO5
BeiDou G5
BeiDou M3
BeiDou M4
BeiDou M5
BeiDou M6
BeiDou G6
BeiDou I1-S
BeiDou M1-S
BeiDou M2-S
BeiDou I2-S
BeiDou M3-S
BeiDou IGS06
BeiDou G7

NORAD ID
31115
34779
36287
36590
36828
37210
37256
37384
37763
37948
38091
38250
38251
38774
38775
38953
40549
40748
40749
40938
41315
41434
41586

PRN
C30
N/A
C01
C03
C06
C04
C07
C08
C09
C10
C05
C11
C12
C13
C14
C02
C31
C33
C34
C32
?
C15
?

LAUNCHED
4-13-07
4-14-09
1-16-10
6-2-10
7-31-10
10-31-10
12-17-10
4-9-11
7-26-11
12-1-11
2-24-12
4-29-12
4-29-12
9-18-12
9-18-12
10-25-12
3-30-15
7-25-15
7-25-15
9-29-15
2-1-16
3-29-16
6-12-16

ORBIT
MEO period 12.89 hours
GEO drifting
GEO 140 E
GEO 110.5 E
IGSO 118 E, 55 incl.
GEO 160 E
IGSO 118 E, 55 incl.
IGSO 118 E, 55 incl.
IGSO 95 E, 55 incl.
IGSO 95 E, 55 incl.
GEO 58.75 E
MEO slot 1-7
MEO slot 1-8
MEO slot 2-3
MEO slot 2-4
GEO 80 E
IGSO 95 E, 55 incl.
MEO slot 1-6
MEO slot 1-1
IGSO 95 E, 55 incl.
MEO slot 2-1
IGSO 95 E, 55 incl.
GEO 144.5 E

NOTES
A
B
C
D

E
E
E, F
E
G
E, G
E, G
G
E, G

NOTES
IGSO node longitudes are nominal values. Nodes are allowed to drift 3 degrees or so.
A. Inactive.
B. Initially achieved geostationary orbit at a longitude of about 84.5 E, but appears to have become
uncontrollable shortly thereafter. Librating about the 75 E libration point.
C. GEO, formerly at 144.5 E, shifted to 140 E between about June 30 and July 9, 2011.
D. GEO, formerly at 84 E, shifted to 110.5 E between about Nov. 7 and Nov. 23, 2012.
E. The MEO satellites are in a 24-satellite three-orbit-plane Walker constellation with orbit planes
spaced by 120 with 55 inclination and orbital period of 12.89 hours.
F. Satellite is not currently transmitting standard signals.
G. BeiDou-3 satellite.

BEIDOU SATELLITE & SYSTEM INFORMATION

http://en.beidou.gov.cn/

China fielded a demonstration regional satellite-based navigation

system known as BeiDou (Chinese for the Big Dipper asterism
and pronounced bay- dough) following a program of research and
development that began in 1980.
The initial constellation of three geostationary Earth orbit (GEO)
satellites was completed in 2003. A fourth GEO satellite was
launched in 2007.
The initial regional BeiDou system (BeiDou-1) has been replaced by
a global system known as BeiDou-2 (or simply BeiDou and, formerly,
Compass). It will eventually include five GEO satellites, 27 medium
Earth orbit (MEO) satellites, and five inclined geosynchronous orbit
(IGSO) satellites.
BeiDou-2 was declared operational for use in China and surrounding
areas on Dec. 27, 2011. FOC for this area was declared on Dec. 27,
2012. The system will provide global coverage by 2020.
In 2015, China began launching a new generation of satellites
termed BeiDou-3.

China launched its 25th BeiDou

satellite Feb. 1 from Xichang Satellite Launch
Center, southwest Chinas Sichuan Province.

GNSS INTERNET RESOURCES

and IGS stations. Daily and weekly precise ephemeris and clock
estimate data, both center-of-mass (pedata) and antenna phase
center (apcpe) are calculated on a 15-minute interval. email: gps@
nga.mil.
Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Spatial Reference System
www.nrcan.gc.ca/earth-sciences/geomatics/geodetic-referencesystems/9052
Canadian Geodetic Survey operates the Canadian Active Control
System (CACS), a national network of continuously operating
GNSS tracking stations. Products derived from CACS include GNSS
observation data, precise GNSS orbits and precise GNSS clock
corrections. email [email protected].
Scripps Orbit and Permanent Array Center (SOPAC)
GPS Orbits, Real-Time GNSS Data,
Coordinate Information, and Data
Archive
California Spatial Reference Center
(CRSC): http://csrc.ucsd.edu/
California Real Time Network (CRTN):
http://sopac.ucsd.edu/crtn.shtml
The Scripps Institution of

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Oceanography maintains SOPAC, which provides precise orbits for

the International GNSS Service (IGS) and NOAAs Global Systems
Division. GPS-related services tools include SCOUT (a global ITRF
coordinates generator), SECTOR (provides epoch-date ITRF and
NAD83 coordinates), Site Information Manager (SIM), Online Map
Interface (SOMI) and GPS Explorer. SOPAC archives 24-hour RINEX
data from about 3,000 continuous GPS sites from more than 20
scientific networks around the world, with a concentration in western
North America. SOPAC also maintains the operational center for the
CSRC, which provides Californias geodetic framework for scientific,
engineering, and geographical information systems in partnership
with the National Geodetic Survey. email [email protected].
U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center:
www.navcen.uscg.gov
This site offers GPS constellation
status, scheduled outage updates,
user advisories, and almanac data
as well as Differential GPS and Coast
Guard Local Notice to Mariners
information. Voice recording for GPS
constellation status: (703) 313-5907. Contact the NIS Watchstander, 24
hours a day, at phone (703) 313-5900, email [email protected].

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See more at gpsworld.com/the-almanac/

U.S. National Geodetic Survey (NGS) GPS
Orbit Information
www.ngs.noaa.gov/CORS/
NOAAs National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
manages a network of Continuously
Operating Reference Stations (CORS)
that provide GPS data to support
three-dimensional positioning, meteorology, space weather and
geophysical applications throughout the United States, its territories
and a few foreign countries. email [email protected].
U.S. Naval Observatory
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GALILEO CONSTELLATION
SATELLITE
NORAD ID LAUNCHED L-BAND ACTIVE OPERATIONAL SLOT
GIOVE-A
28922
12-28-05
GIOVE-B
32781
4-26-08
PFM (GSAT0101)
37846
10-21-11
12-10-11
12-10-11
B5
FM2 (GSAT0102)
37847
10-21-11
1-9-12
1-16-12
B6
FM3 (GSAT0103)
38857
10-12-12
12-1-12
12-1-12
C4
FM4 (GSAT0104)
38858
10-12-12
12-12-12
12-12-12
C5
11-29-14
FOC-FM1 (0201)
40128
8-22-14
FOC-FM2 (0202)
40129
8-22-14
3-17-15
FOC-FM3 (0203)
40544
3-27-15
5-24-15
12-3-15
B8
5-21-15
FOC-FM4 (0204)
40545
3-27-15
12-4-15
B3
FOC-FM5 (0205) 40889
9-11-15
11-9-15
1-28-16
A8
FOC-FM6 (0206) 40890
9-11-15
11-9-15
1-28-16
A5
FOC-FM8 (0208)
41174
12-17-15
2-16-16
4-22-16
C7
FOC-FM9 (0209)
41175
12-17-15
2-18-16
4-22-16
C2
FOC-FM10 (0210) 41550
5-24-16 In commissioning
A2
FOC-FM11 (0211)
41549
5-24-16 In commissioning
A6

PRN CLOCK
E11
E12
E19
E20
E18
E14
E26
E22
E24
E30
E08
E09
E01
E02

Rb
Rb
H
Rb
Rb
Rb
H
H
H
H
H
H

NICKNAME
Thijs
Natalia
David
Sif
Doresa
Milena

Adam
Anastasia
Alba
Oriana
Andriana
Liene
Daniel
Alize

NOTES
A
B
F
F
F
C, F
D, G
E,G
F
F
F
F
F
F

NOTES
A. Navigation signals from GIOVE-A were switched off on June 30,
2012, and the satellite decommissioned for ESA use.
B. Navigation signals from GIOVE-B were switched off on July 23,
2012, and the satellite decommissioned for ESA use.
C. Payload power problem beginning May 27, 2014. Now only
transmits an E1 signal.
D. Orbit perigree raised by about 3500 kilometers in November
2014.
E. Orbit perigree raised by about 3500 kilometers in January
February 2015.
F. System is undergoing in-orbit validation campaign. Occasional
planned outages of satellite signals. Satellites are currently
transmitting valid navigation messages.
G. Satellites launched into wrong orbits.

GALILEO INFORMATION
Galileo is a joint initiative of the European
Commission (EC, ec.europa.eu) and the
European Space Agency
(ESA, www.esa.int).
The first two full-operational-capability
(FOC) satellites, manufactured by OHB
Systems GmbH (Bremen, Germany,
www.ohb-system.de) and Surrey Satellite
Technology Ltd. (Guildford, United
Kingdom, www.sstl.co.uk), were launched
on Aug. 22, 2014, into wrong orbits due to
an upper rocket stage anomaly.
Ten FOC satellites have been launched to
date.

Galileo 5 and 6 are prepped for the

Sept. 11 launch as the Soyuz rocket is moved
to the launch pad and lifted into a vertical
position.

GNSS INTERNET RESOURCES

The U.S. Naval Observatory (USNO) provides GPS timing data and
status information. email [email protected].

INTERNATIONAL
International GNSS Service (IGS): www.igs.org
The foundation of IGS is a global network of more than 400
permanent, continuously operating, geodetic-quality GPS and GPS/
GLONASS sites. Ten analysis centers process the data and contribute
products to the analysis center coordinator, who produces the official
IGS combined orbit and clock products. Timescale, ionospheric,
and tropospheric products are analogously formed by specialized
coordinators for each. email [email protected].
Australia: www.ga.gov.au
Geoscience Australia provides geoscience information, services and
capability to the Australian government, industry and stakeholders.
It is the national focal point for coordination of geodetic information
and data, and maintains a national network of observatories which
forms part of a global observatory network. Users can download
RINEX data from continuously operating GNSS observatories via
a public FTP server (ftp://ftp.ga.gov.au) or connect to GNSS data
streams in real-time via the AUSCORS Ntrip Broadcaster (http://
auscors.ga.gov.au). email [email protected].

See more at gpsworld.com/the-almanac/

Czech Republic
http://radio.feld.cvut.cz/RSRDC/doku.php?id=almanacs
The Czech Technical University offers historical constellation status
and almanac data for both GPS and GLONASS systems. email pavel.
[email protected], [email protected].
Denmark: http://gst.dk/
The Danish Geodata Agency provides GNSS raw carrier-phase data
by request. The service is based on the permanent reference station
network, operated by the Danish Geodata Agency (GST). email gst@
gst.dk.

India: www.isro.gov.in/irnss-programme
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) manages the Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), also known as NavIC.
IRNSS is an independent regional navigation satellite system
designed to provide accurate position information service to users in
India as well as the region extending up to 1500 kilometers from its

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boundary. An interface control document is available.

Japan: http://qzss.go.jp/en/
The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) website provides technical
information on QZSS and other global satellite positioning systems
as well as Japanese space policy and related events. View numerous
videos and download informational pamphlets.
Russia: www.glonass-iac.ru/en/
The Information and Analysis Center for Positioning, Navigation
and Timing (IAC PNT) of the State Space Corporation Roscosmos
publishes official information about GLONASS status and plans as well
as consultation, information and scientific-method services to increase
GLONASS applications efficiency. It provides current constellations, Earth
maps of the current and daily navigation availabilities, results of GNSS
navigation field monitoring in the Moscow area in a real-time mode,
and other data. email [email protected].

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ALMANAC
IRNSS CONSTELLATION
SATELLITE
IRNSS-1A
IRNSS-1B
IRNSS-1C
IRNSS-1D
IRNSS-1E
IRNSS-1F
IRNSS-1G

NORAD ID
39199
39635
40269
40547
41241
41384
41469

LAUNCHED
7-1-13
4-4-14
10-15-14
3-28-15
1-20-16
3-10-16
4-28-16

ORBIT
IGSO 55 E
IGSO 55 E
GEO 83 E
IGSO 111.75 E
IGSO 111.75 E
GEO 32.5 E
GEO 129.5 E

IRNSS SATELLITE & SYSTEM INFORMATION

www.isro.gov.in/irnss-programme

According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the

Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC), also known as the Indian
Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS), consists of three
GEO satellites located at 32.5E, 83E, and 129.5E as well as two
pairs of IGSO satellites with their nodes at longitudes of 55E and
111.75E with an orbital inclination of 29. The satellites transmit
signals at 1176.45 and 2492.028 MHz.

IRNSS-1G was
launched April 28.

QZSS
http://qzss.go.jp/en/

The Quasi-Zentih Satellite System is operated by the Japan

Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It is a proposed foursatellite regional time-transfer system and satellite-based
augmentation system that will be receivable within Japan. The
first satellite, QZS-1 (named Michibiki), was launched Sept. 11,
2010. The constellation is expected to be completed by 2018.

Ground track of QZSS.

SATELLITE-BASED
AUGMENTATION SYSTEMS
SBAS
EGNOS

SATELLITE
Inmarsat-3-F2/AOR-E
Astra 5B
Artemis
Inmarsat-4-F2
SES-5
GAGAN
GSAT-8
GSAT-10
GSAT-15
MSAS
MTSAT-1R
MTSAT-2
QZSS
QZS-1
SDCM
Luch-5A
Luch-5B
Luch-5V
WAAS Intelsat Galaxy 15 (CRW)
TeleSat Anik F1R (CRE)
Inmarsat-4-F3 (AMR)

The alliance recognizes

the ever increasing
importance of GPS and
other GNSS technologies to the global economy and infrastructure
and is firmly committed to furthering GPS innovation, creativity and
entrepreneurship. The alliance also seeks to protect, promote and
enhance the use of GPS.
Institute of Navigation
www.ion.org
ION is a non-profit professional society
dedicated to the advancement of the art
and science of positioning, navigation
and timing. ION hosts numerous
conferences throughout the year,
including the annual ION GNSS+ Meeting
in September, sponsored by the Satellite
Division.

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PRN
120
123

SIGNALS
L1
L1/L5

5 E
55 E
83 E
93.5 E

136
127
128
132

L1/L5
L1/L5
L1/L5
L1/L5

145 E
135 E
167 E
16 W
95 E
133 W
107.3 W
98 W

129/137
183
140
125
141
135
138
133

L1
L1
L1
L1
L1
L1/L5
L1/L5
L1/L5

NOTES
A
B
C
D
E
F, I
G, I
H, I
J
J
K
L
M
N
O, Q
P, Q
R

NOTES
A. Inmarsat 3-F2 began Safety-of-Life Service on
March 2, 2011, and is transmitting message type 2.
B. Astra 5B was launched on March 22, 2014, and
started transmitting L1 test signals on Dec. 11, 2014.
C. Decomissioned for EGNOS use. Satellite sold to
Britains Avanti Communications.
D. Inmarsat-4-F2 began Safety-of-Life Service on
March 22, 2012. It has reportedly been retired.
E. SES-5 (also known as Sirius 5 and Astra 4B) was
launched on July 9,2012 and is transmitting
message type 2.
F. GSAT-8 was launched on May 20, 2011.
G. GSAT-10 was launched on Sept. 28, 2012.
H. GSAT-15 was launched on Nov. 10, 2015. Its SBAS
transponder is in reserve.
I. GAGAN was certified for enroute navigation and
non-precision approaches on Dec. 30, 2013.
J. MSAS commissioned for aviation use on Sept.
27, 2007. MTSAT-1R has been decommissioned.
MTSAT-2 began transmitting both PRN signals on
Dec. 10, 2015.
K. QZS-1 (nicknamed Michibiki) transmits an L1
augmentation signal using PRN code 183. That

GNSS CONFERENCES AND ORGANIZATIONS

GPS Innovation Alliance
www.gpsalliance.org

ORBIT LONGITUDE
15.5 W
31.5 E

Royal Institue of Navigation

www.rin.org.uk
RIN increases public awareness of
the art and science of navigation. It
aims to advance the art, science and
practice of navigation and promote
knowledge in navigation and its
associated sciences, including positioning, timing, tracking and
conduct of a journey, whether on, in, over or under land, sea,
air or space.

L.

M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.

signal is in test mode. Central longitude can vary

by 5 or more from nomimal value.
Luch-5A was launched on Dec. 11, 2011. Initially
positioned at 58.5 E, it was shifted to 95 E
between about May 30 and June 28, 2012, then
shifted to 167 E between about Nov. 30 and Dec.
22, 2012. Transmissions as PRN 140 began on July
12, 2012. Transmitted occasional, non-coherent
code/carrier test signals.
Luch-5B was launched on Nov. 2, 2012, and
started transmitting test signals on Jan. 17, 2013.
Luch-5V was launched on April 28, 2014. Testing
may have started using PRN 140, not 141.
Galaxy 15 ranging supports enroute through
precision approach modes. Switched to backup
satellite oscillator on Jan. 6, 2012.
Anik F1R ranging supports enroute through
precision approach modes.
The Galaxy 15 and and Anik F1R payloads,
operated by Lockheed Martin for the FAA, are
known as LMPRS-1 and LMPRS-2, respectively.
Inmarsat-4-F3 supports non-precision approach
ranging service.

See more at gpsworld.com/the-almanac/

European Navigation Conference
www.confedentevents.fi/enc2016/
Organized annually by the European Group of Institutes of
Navigation, the conference focus is on innovations in positioning,
navigation and timing technologies and applications at land, sea
and air.
Galileo Services
www.galileo-services.org
Galileo Services is a non-profit organization designed to be a major
partner for the Galileo downstream technology and business
development.

Munich Satellite Navigation Summit

www.munich-satellite-navigation-summit.org
European GNSS
This summit of high-ranking worldwide speakers from
Agency (GSA)
industry, science and governments provides the participants
www.gsa.europa.eu
with a broad overview and different perspectives on the latest
The GSAs mission is
developments in GNSS. The summit is part of the efforts of
to support European Union objectives and achieve the highest return
the Bavarian government and the cluster on aerospace and
satellite navigation to stimulate applications and services in this on European GNSS investment, in terms of benefits to users and
economic growth and competitiveness.
high-tech field.

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