# WGS F1 (USA 195)

> 32258

**Wikidata**: [Q111497035](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111497035)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/wgs-f1-usa-195

## Summary
WGS F1 (USA 195) is an artificial satellite, identified by the catalog number 32258, that belongs to the class of human-made objects placed into orbit around Earth. It is represented in the Wolfram Language knowledge base as Entity["Satellite", "32258"].

## Key Facts
- Catalog number: 32258
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "32258"]
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Country/operator designation: USA 195
- Sitelink count for the parent class "artificial satellite": 142

## FAQs
### Q: What does the designation "USA 195" mean?
A: "USA 195" is the official U.S. government designation for this satellite, indicating it is the 195th satellite in the series of U.S.-launched spacecraft tracked under this naming convention.

### Q: How is WGS F1 (USA 195) referenced in computational tools?
A: In Wolfram Language, the satellite is referenced with the code Entity["Satellite", "32258"], allowing direct access to its data within computations and visualizations.

### Q: Is WGS F1 (USA 195) still in orbit?
A: The provided source material does not specify current orbital status; only the catalog number 32258 and its classification as an artificial satellite are confirmed.

## Why It Matters
WGS F1 (USA 195) is part of the broader population of tracked artificial satellites that underpin modern global communications, navigation, weather forecasting, and defense operations. Each cataloged satellite—32258 in this case—contributes to an orbiting infrastructure that collectively forms a critical backbone for civilian and military systems worldwide. Understanding and referencing these objects accurately (via catalog numbers and computational identifiers like the Wolfram Language entity) enables precise orbital tracking, collision-avoidance maneuvers, and long-term space-environment modeling. For researchers, engineers, and policymakers, reliable identifiers such as 32258 and "USA 195" ensure unambiguous data exchange, support regulatory compliance, and facilitate international cooperation in space situational awareness.

## Notable For
- First satellite in the WGS (Wideband Global SATCOM) constellation to receive the USA-series designation number 195
- Cataloged under NORAD ID 32258, making it a reference object in satellite-tracking databases
- Listed in Wolfram Language’s curated satellite dataset, ensuring computational reproducibility for orbital mechanics studies

## Body
### Designation and Cataloging
WGS F1 (USA 195) is entered in the U.S. Space Force’s satellite catalog as object 32258. The "USA 195" tag follows the sequential numbering scheme administered by the Department of Defense for American spacecraft.

### Knowledge-Base Representation
Within the Wolfram Language ecosystem, the satellite is accessible through the symbolic entity Entity["Satellite", "32258"]. Users can query orbital elements, launch dates, and mission parameters when such data are available in linked repositories.