23 Healthy or Not

摘要

The magazine has received some queries about the October article interviewing Colonel Dave Madden, where he makes reference to SVN 23 (PRN 32). In particular, it quotes Colonel Madden as follows:"DJ: The 2d SOPS recendy activated a non-functioning satellite. Are there any more diat could be turned on if necessary?rnCM: The satellite brought back online was originally deemed unhealthy because of solar array issues that prevented it from broadcasting the navigation message at die desired signal strength. These issues have been resolved and 2d SOPS reset the vehicle healthy, providing additional flexibility for supporting operational contingencies and GPS testing events."rnIn reality, 2d SOPS has not set SVN 23 (PRN 32) healthy (USABLE) since addressing die solar array issues. In fact, as of October 11, the last NANU on SVN23 (PRN32), from July of this year, states: