# USA-232

> American navigation satellite used for GPS

**Wikidata**: [Q7865690](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7865690)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-232)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-232

## Summary
USA-232 is an American navigation satellite used for the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System (GPS). Launched in 2011, it operates in medium Earth orbit as part of the GPS IIF series manufactured by Boeing.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: July 16, 2011 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2011-036A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Manufacturer**: Boeing ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta IV Medium+(4,2) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: GPS IIF-2, GPS SVN-63  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 37753 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of USA-232?  
A: USA-232 is a GPS satellite that provides global navigation and timing data for military and civilian use as part of the NAVSTAR system.  

### Q: Who operates USA-232?  
A: The satellite is operated by the United States Air Force, which manages the GPS constellation.  

### Q: What rocket launched USA-232?  
A: It was launched aboard a Delta IV Medium+(4,2) rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37.  

## Why It Matters  
USA-232 is a critical component of the GPS IIF series, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of global positioning services. GPS satellites like USA-232 support everything from military operations to everyday navigation, financial transactions, and scientific research. Its launch in 2011 marked continued modernization of the GPS network, ensuring robust signal integrity and resistance to jamming. The satellite's data is indispensable for aviation, maritime, and terrestrial navigation worldwide.  

## Notable For
- **GPS IIF Series**: Part of Boeing's advanced IIF generation, improving signal accuracy and lifespan.  
- **Military-Civilian Dual Use**: Supports both U.S. Department of Defense operations and global civilian applications.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: One of the satellites deployed by the Delta IV Medium+(4,2), a variant of the Delta IV family.  

## Body
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **July 16, 2011**, from **Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 37**.  
- Used a **Delta IV Medium+(4,2)** rocket, a configuration with four solid strap-on boosters and a two-engine upper stage.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Manufacturer**: Boeing, which produced the GPS IIF series.  
- **Orbit**: Medium Earth orbit (MEO), typical for GPS satellites (~20,200 km altitude).  
- **Designation**: Also known as **GPS IIF-2** and **GPS SVN-63**.  

### Operational Role  
- Provides **L-band navigation signals** for precise positioning, timing, and velocity data.  
- Part of the **NAVSTAR GPS constellation**, maintained by the U.S. Space Force.  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q328](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- NASA Space Science Data Coordinated Archive ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report