# USA-190

> American navigation satellite used for GPS

**Wikidata**: [Q7865667](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7865667)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-190)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-190

## Summary
USA-190 is an American navigation satellite used for the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). It was launched in 2006 by the United States Air Force as part of the GPS satellite fleet. The satellite was manufactured by Lockheed Martin and deployed using a Delta II rocket.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: September 25, 2006 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2006-042A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 29486 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Class**: GPS satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of USA-190?  
A: USA-190 is a GPS satellite designed to provide global navigation and timing data as part of the NAVSTAR GPS constellation operated by the U.S. Air Force.  

### Q: When was USA-190 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 25, 2006, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 aboard a Delta II rocket.  

### Q: Who built USA-190?  
A: The satellite was manufactured by Lockheed Martin, a major American aerospace and defense contractor.  

## Why It Matters  
USA-190 plays a critical role in the Global Positioning System (GPS), which is essential for civilian and military navigation worldwide. GPS satellites like USA-190 enable precise location tracking, timing synchronization, and mapping applications used in transportation, telecommunications, and emergency services. Its launch reinforced the reliability and coverage of the GPS network, ensuring continuous global positioning capabilities. The satellite's deployment via Delta II—a proven launch vehicle—highlighted the U.S. commitment to maintaining and upgrading its space-based navigation infrastructure.  

## Notable For  
- Part of the NAVSTAR GPS constellation, a cornerstone of modern global positioning technology.  
- Launched aboard a Delta II rocket, a retired but highly reliable expendable launch system.  
- Manufactured by Lockheed Martin, a leader in satellite and aerospace technology.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: September 25, 2006  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Rocket**: Delta II ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 29486 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

### Role in GPS  
- **Function**: Provides global navigation and timing data ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Constellation**: NAVSTAR GPS ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report