# GPS SVN 2

> American GPS navigation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q7072861](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7072861)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OPS_5112)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gps-svn-2

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **GPS SVN 2**:

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## Summary  
GPS SVN 2 was an American GPS navigation satellite launched in 1978 as part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System. It was the second satellite in the GPS Block I series, operated by the United States Air Force, and manufactured by Rockwell International. The satellite was launched aboard an Atlas E/F rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 East.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** May 13, 1978, at 10:34 UTC ([source](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1978-047A  
- **Operator:** United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer:** Rockwell International  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas E/F (serial number 49F)  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 East  
- **Preceded by:** GPS SVN 1  
- **Followed by:** GPS SVN 3  
- **Aliases:** Navstar 2, GPS 2, NDS-2, GPS I-2, GPS 1-2, OPS 5112  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 10893  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of GPS SVN 2?  
A: GPS SVN 2 was part of the early GPS Block I series, designed to test and validate the Global Positioning System technology for military and later civilian navigation.  

### Q: Who built and operated GPS SVN 2?  
A: It was manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by the United States Air Force.  

### Q: Where was GPS SVN 2 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 East in California.  

## Why It Matters  
GPS SVN 2 played a critical role in the development of the Global Positioning System, which revolutionized navigation worldwide. As part of the Block I series, it helped validate the technology that later became foundational for military operations, aviation, maritime navigation, and everyday civilian use. The success of these early satellites ensured the expansion and modernization of GPS, leading to its ubiquitous adoption today.  

## Notable For  
- **Early GPS Pioneer:** One of the first operational satellites in the GPS Block I series.  
- **Military-Civilian Transition:** Contributed to the proof-of-concept for dual-use GPS technology.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Used the Atlas E/F rocket, a reliable expendable launch system for early GPS deployments.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **May 13, 1978**, at **10:34 UTC**.  
- Rocket: **Atlas E/F (serial number 49F)**.  
- Launch Site: **Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 East**.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Manufacturer:** Rockwell International.  
- **Operator:** United States Air Force.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 10893.  

### Role in GPS Development  
- Part of the **Block I series**, which tested core GPS functionalities.  
- Preceded by **GPS SVN 1** and followed by **GPS SVN 3**.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report