# USA 62

> 20692

**Wikidata**: [Q111500091](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111500091)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-62

## Summary  
USA 62 is an artificial satellite cataloged by the United States with the identifier **20692**. It is listed in the global satellite registry as an object placed in orbit by humans and is referenced in both Wikidata and Wolfram Language with the same identifier.

## Key Facts  
- **Instance of:** Artificial satellite (human‑made object placed into orbit).  
- **Catalog identifier:** USA 62, corresponding to the numeric code **20692**.  
- **Wikidata description:** “20692”.  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "20692"]`.  
- **Related class:** Part of the broader “artificial satellite” class, which includes all human‑launched orbital objects.  

## FAQs  

### Q: What is USA 62?  
**A:** USA 62 is an artificial satellite identified by the catalog number 20692, meaning it is a human‑made object placed into Earth orbit and recorded in official satellite registries.  

### Q: Who launched USA 62?  
**A:** The specific launch organization or mission for USA 62 is not detailed in the available source material; it is simply cataloged as a United States‑owned satellite.  

### Q: What is the purpose of USA 62?  
**A:** The purpose or mission of USA 62 is not provided in the source data; it is listed only as an artificial satellite with the identifier 20692.  

### Q: Where can I find technical data on USA 62?  
**A:** Technical details are referenced through its Wikidata entry (description “20692”) and its Wolfram Language entity code `Entity["Satellite", "20692"]`.  

### Q: Is USA 62 still operational?  
**A:** Operational status is not specified in the source material; the entry records only its existence as a cataloged satellite.  

## Why It Matters  
USA 62 represents a single entry in the extensive catalog of United States‑operated artificial satellites, a system crucial for space situational awareness, collision avoidance, and the management of orbital assets. Each cataloged object, including USA 62, contributes to a comprehensive picture of humanity’s presence in space, enabling governments, researchers, and commercial operators to track objects, assess risks, and coordinate activities in increasingly congested orbital regimes. Even without publicly disclosed mission details, the existence of USA 62 underscores the scale of the U.S. satellite program and the importance of systematic identification for safety, policy, and scientific analysis.  

## Notable For  
- Being uniquely identified by the numeric code **20692** in both Wikidata and Wolfram Language.  
- Inclusion in the “artificial satellite” class, linking it to the global inventory of human‑made orbital objects.  
- Serving as a data point in the United States’ satellite catalog, which supports space traffic management and research.  
- Providing a reference entry for developers and analysts using structured data platforms (Wikidata, Wolfram Language).  

## Body  

### Classification  
- **Artificial satellite:** Defined as any human‑made object intentionally placed into orbit around Earth.  
- **Catalog designation:** USA 62, corresponding to the identifier 20692 across multiple data repositories.  

### Data Sources  
- **Wikidata:** Lists USA 62 with the description “20692”.  
- **Wolfram Language:** Recognizes the satellite via `Entity["Satellite", "20692"]`.  

### Context within Satellite Registries  
- The United States maintains a comprehensive catalog of its orbital assets, assigning sequential identifiers (e.g., USA 1, USA 2, …).  
- USA 62’s identifier places it within this systematic tracking framework, facilitating cross‑reference among international databases.  

### Potential Uses of the Identifier  
- **Space situational awareness (SSA):** Enables tracking and conjunction analysis.  
- **Research and analytics:** Allows scientists to query orbital parameters, decay rates, and historical launch data when available.  
- **Policy and compliance:** Assists regulatory bodies in monitoring compliance with space debris mitigation guidelines.  

### Limitations of Available Information  
- No publicly released launch date, mission description, or technical specifications are present in the source material.  
- Operational status, orbital parameters (e.g., altitude, inclination), and payload details remain undisclosed.  

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*All statements are derived exclusively from the provided source material.*