# USA-183

> American navigation satellite used for GPS

**Wikidata**: [Q14174470](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14174470)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-183)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-183

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **USA-183**:

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## Summary  
USA-183 is an American navigation satellite launched in 2005 as part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). It was built by Lockheed Martin and operated by the United States Air Force to provide global positioning data. The satellite was launched aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: September 26, 2005  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2005-038A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 28874  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  
- **Alias**: Navstar 57  
- **Class**: GPS satellite  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is USA-183 used for?  
A: USA-183 is a GPS satellite designed to provide precise global positioning, navigation, and timing services for military and civilian users.  

### Q: Who built USA-183?  
A: It was manufactured by Lockheed Martin and launched under the supervision of the United States Air Force.  

### Q: When was USA-183 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 26, 2005, aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral.  

## Why It Matters  
USA-183 plays a critical role in the GPS network, enabling accurate positioning for navigation systems worldwide. GPS satellites like USA-183 support military operations, aviation, maritime navigation, and everyday technologies such as smartphones and mapping applications. Its launch reinforced the reliability of the GPS constellation, ensuring continuous global coverage. The use of Delta II rockets for deployment highlights an era of dependable launch vehicles before newer systems took over.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the NAVSTAR GPS constellation, essential for global positioning.  
- Launched aboard the Delta II, a retired but historically significant rocket.  
- Contributed to maintaining GPS accuracy and reliability for civilian and military use.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: September 26, 2005  
- **Rocket**: Delta II  
- **Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **SCN**: 28874  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2005-038A  

### Role in GPS  
- Provides global positioning and timing data.  
- Supports military, aviation, and civilian applications.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report