# USA-192

> American navigation satellite used for GPS

**Wikidata**: [Q7865668](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7865668)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-192)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-192

## Summary
USA-192 is an American navigation satellite launched in 2006 as part of the GPS constellation, providing global positioning data for military and civilian use. Operated by the United States Air Force, it was deployed via a Delta II rocket and remains a critical component of the NAVSTAR GPS system.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 17, 2006  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II (retired expendable rocket)  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2006-052A  
- **SATCAT Number**: 29601  
- **Mission**: Part of the GPS IIRM modernization program, enhancing signal accuracy and reliability.  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was USA-192 launched?  
A: USA-192 was launched on November 17, 2006, aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral.  

### Q: What is the primary function of USA-192?  
A: It provides navigation signals as part of the Global Positioning System (GPS), supporting both military operations and civilian applications.  

### Q: Who operates USA-192?  
A: The satellite is operated by the United States Air Force as part of the NAVSTAR GPS network.  

## Why It Matters  
USA-192 plays a vital role in maintaining the GPS infrastructure, which underpins modern navigation, logistics, and timing systems worldwide. As part of the GPS IIRM series, it introduced improved signals (L2C and L5) to enhance precision and interoperability, ensuring continued reliability for both military and civilian users. Its successful deployment reinforced the U.S. commitment to advancing satellite navigation technology, directly impacting industries such as aviation, maritime, and emergency services.  

## Notable For  
- **GPS Modernization**: Part of the IIRM (Improved Medium Earth Orbit R) series, upgrading GPS capabilities.  
- **Delta II Launch**: One of the final payloads launched on the Delta II rocket before its retirement.  
- **Long-Term Operation**: Designed for a 12-year lifespan, extending GPS coverage and accuracy.  
- **COSPAR Designation**: Unique identifier 2006-052A, tracking its orbital status.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
USA-192 was launched on November 17, 2006, at 17:15 UTC from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 aboard a Delta II (7925) rocket. The mission marked the 125th flight of the Delta II and supported the ongoing expansion of the GPS constellation.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Manufacturer**: Lockheed Martin (GPS IIRM bus)  
- **SATCAT Number**: 29601  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2006-052A  
- **Signals**: Provided enhanced L1, L2, and L5 frequencies for civilian and military use.  

### Mission & Legacy  
As part of the GPS IIRM modernization effort, USA-192 contributed to replacing older satellites and integrating new signal structures. Its deployment ensured continued global coverage, supporting precision navigation for aviation, maritime, and land-based systems. The satellite operated alongside other NAVSTAR units, maintaining 24/7 positioning services critical to both U.S. national security and global infrastructure.  

### Operational Status  
While the satellite’s initial design life was 12 years, USA-192 remained operational well beyond its projected lifespan, reflecting the robustness of Lockheed Martin’s GPS IIRM design. As of its last reported status, it continued to transmit navigation signals from medium Earth orbit.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report