File Extension Library


.SP3 File Extension

  • Developer by: NOAA NGS
  • Category: GIS Files
  • Format: Text

What are .SP3 files and how to open them?

Can't open .SP3 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SP3 file.

What is a .SP3 file extension?

.SP3 file extension is created by NOAA NGS. .SP3 has been classified as GIS Files. The format of .SP3 file is Text.

.SP3 is NGS SP3 File

File created in the National Geodetic Survey (NGS) Standard Product #3 (SP3) format; saved in a plain text ASCII format and contains satellite orbit information; used for tracking GPS satellite orbits, but also supports non-GPS orbits as well.

The original SP3 format, called SP3-a, was extended to include additional information in the SP3-b and SP3-c formats.

List of all softwares that can open the NGS SP3 File
Windows
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Mac
Wolfram Research Mathematica
Linux
Wolfram Research Mathematica
File Type 2:

Windows XP SP3 CD File

Developer by: Microsoft Category: Data Files Format: Binary

Data file that resides on a Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) installation disc; uses the filenames WIN51IP.SP3 and WIN51IC.SP3; contains data that is used for the operating system installation.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows XP SP3 CD File
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .SP3 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SP3 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SP3 file format
  2. You need to check the .SP3 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)