# USA-151

> American navigation satellite used for GPS

**Wikidata**: [Q7865655](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7865655)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-151)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-151

## Summary  
USA-151 is an American navigation satellite launched in 2000 as part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). It was operated by the United States Air Force and manufactured by Lockheed Martin. The satellite was launched aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: July 16, 2000  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-040A  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 26407  
- **Aliases**: Navstar 48, GPS SVN-44, GPS IIR-5  
- **Class**: GPS satellite (part of the NAVSTAR GPS system)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of USA-151?  
A: USA-151 was a navigation satellite designed to enhance the accuracy and reliability of the Global Positioning System (GPS) for military and civilian use.  

### Q: Who built and launched USA-151?  
A: The satellite was manufactured by Lockheed Martin and launched by the United States Air Force aboard a Delta II rocket.  

### Q: Where was USA-151 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 in Florida on July 16, 2000.  

## Why It Matters  
USA-151 played a critical role in expanding the GPS constellation, improving global navigation accuracy for both military and civilian applications. As part of the GPS IIR series, it contributed to advancements in satellite technology, including enhanced signal strength and reliability. GPS satellites like USA-151 underpin modern infrastructure, enabling everything from smartphone navigation to precision timing for financial transactions. Its launch reinforced the United States' leadership in space-based navigation systems.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the GPS IIR series, known for improved performance over earlier models.  
- Launched aboard the Delta II, a reliable and frequently used launch vehicle.  
- Contributed to the modernization of the GPS constellation in the early 2000s.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: July 16, 2000  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II (retired expendable launch system)  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 26407  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-040A  

### Classification and Aliases  
- **Class**: GPS satellite (NAVSTAR GPS system)  
- **Aliases**: Navstar 48, GPS SVN-44, GPS IIR-5  

### Significant Events  
- **Rocket Launch**: Occurred on July 16, 2000, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report