# USA-83

> American satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q7865707](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7865707)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USA-83)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/usa-83

## Summary
USA-83 is an American GPS satellite launched in 1992 as part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System. It was operated by the United States Air Force and manufactured by Rockwell International. The satellite was launched aboard a Delta II rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: July 7, 1992  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1992-039A  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Rockwell International  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 22014  
- **Class**: GPS satellite (part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System)  

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of USA-83?  
A: USA-83 was a GPS satellite designed to provide global positioning, navigation, and timing services as part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System operated by the U.S. Air Force.  

### Q: Who manufactured USA-83?  
A: USA-83 was manufactured by Rockwell International, a major American aerospace and defense contractor.  

### Q: What rocket launched USA-83?  
A: USA-83 was launched aboard a Delta II rocket, a retired expendable launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas (later Boeing).  

## Why It Matters  
USA-83 played a critical role in expanding the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, which has become foundational for modern navigation, military operations, and civilian applications. GPS satellites like USA-83 enable precise location tracking, timing synchronization, and global communication infrastructure. Its successful deployment contributed to the reliability and coverage of GPS, which now supports everything from smartphones to aviation and emergency services.  

## Notable For  
- One of the early GPS satellites launched in the 1990s, contributing to the expansion of the NAVSTAR system.  
- Launched aboard the Delta II, a highly reliable launch vehicle with a long operational history.  
- Operated by the U.S. Air Force, underscoring its military and strategic importance.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: July 7, 1992  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: United States Air Force  
- **Manufacturer**: Rockwell International  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 22014  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1992-039A  

### Role in GPS Constellation  
- Part of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System, providing global navigation and timing services.  
- Contributed to the U.S. military's strategic positioning capabilities and civilian GPS applications.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report