# GPS SVN 9

> American GPS navigation satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14174484](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14174484)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-1_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/gps-svn-9

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **GPS SVN 9**:

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## Summary  
GPS SVN 9 (also known as Navstar 9 or USA-1) is an American GPS navigation satellite launched in 1984 as part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System. It was 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 West.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** June 13, 1984, at 11:37 UTC  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-059A  
- **Operator:** United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer:** Rockwell International  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas E/F (serial number 42E)  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 West  
- **Preceded by:** GPS SVN 8  
- **Succeeded by:** GPS SVN 10  
- **Aliases:** Navstar 9, GPS 9, GPS I-9, GPS 1-9, USA-1  
- **NSSDCA ID:** 1984-059A  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of GPS SVN 9?  
A: GPS SVN 9 was part of the early NAVSTAR GPS constellation, providing global positioning, navigation, and timing services for military and civilian use.  

### Q: Who built and operated GPS SVN 9?  
A: It was manufactured by Rockwell International and operated by the United States Air Force.  

### Q: Where was GPS SVN 9 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 West in California.  

## Why It Matters  
GPS SVN 9 was a critical component of the early GPS constellation, contributing to the development of a global navigation system that revolutionized military operations, transportation, and everyday technology. Its launch marked progress in satellite-based positioning, laying the groundwork for modern GPS capabilities. The satellite's deployment demonstrated the viability of the NAVSTAR system, which later became indispensable for global communication, logistics, and precision timing.  

## Notable For  
- One of the earliest operational GPS satellites in the NAVSTAR system.  
- Launched aboard an Atlas E/F rocket, a workhorse of U.S. space missions.  
- Part of the first generation of GPS satellites (Block I).  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date:** June 13, 1984  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 West  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas E/F (42E)  

### Technical Details  
- **Manufacturer:** Rockwell International  
- **Operator:** United States Air Force  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1984-059A  
- **NSSDCA ID:** 1984-059A  

### Satellite Series  
- **Predecessor:** GPS SVN 8  
- **Successor:** GPS SVN 10  
- **Block Type:** Block I (first generation of GPS satellites)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report