launched from USA

USA-50

Success
JAN 24199022:55:00 UTC

Delta II carried GPS II-6, the sixth of nine Block II satellites, the first operational generation of the Global Positioning System. Designed for 7.5 years of service, it was deactivated on 18 August 2000, after 10.5 years.

launched from LC-17A Canaveral

aboard Delta II 6925 Delta 191 into MEO

carrying 840 kg of payload

Payload

USA-50 (GPS II-6)

Navigation

last updated Oct 8, 2026