# $50SAT

> Amateur radio satellite launched in 2013

**Wikidata**: [Q17122033](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17122033)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/$50SAT)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/50sat

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **$50SAT**:

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## Summary  
$50SAT (also known as Eagle-2 or MO-76) is an amateur radio satellite launched in 2013. It was developed by Morehead State University and is designated as OSCAR 76. The satellite was part of a low-cost mission to demonstrate affordable satellite technology.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 21, 2013, at 07:10:17 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Dnepr rocket (converted Satan ICBM) from Dombarovsky, Russia ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-066W ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  
- **Manufacturer**: Morehead State University  
- **Alternative Names**: Eagle-2, OSCAR 76, Morehead-OSCAR 76, MO-76  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 39436 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Primary Mission**: Amateur radio communications ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of $50SAT?  
A: $50SAT is an amateur radio satellite designed to facilitate low-cost communications experiments and demonstrate affordable satellite technology.  

### Q: Who built $50SAT?  
A: It was developed by Morehead State University as part of a student-led project.  

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for $50SAT?  
A: It was launched aboard a Dnepr rocket, a converted Soviet-era ICBM, from Dombarovsky, Russia.  

## Why It Matters  
$50SAT represents a significant effort in democratizing space technology by proving that functional satellites can be built and launched affordably. As an amateur radio satellite, it provides a platform for radio enthusiasts and students to experiment with space-based communications. Its development by Morehead State University highlights the role of academic institutions in advancing accessible space exploration. The mission also contributes to the broader OSCAR (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) program, which has been pivotal in amateur radio satellite projects since the 1960s.  

## Notable For  
- **Low-Cost Mission**: Designed to demonstrate budget-friendly satellite technology.  
- **Academic Involvement**: Built by students at Morehead State University.  
- **Amateur Radio Role**: Part of the OSCAR series, supporting global amateur radio communications.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 21, 2013  
- **Time**: 07:10:17 UTC  
- **Location**: Dombarovsky, Russia  
- **Vehicle**: Dnepr rocket (serial number 510-7681-111)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Designation**: OSCAR 76 (MO-76)  
- **Satellite Class**: Amateur radio satellite  
- **Catalog Number**: 39436  

### Development  
- **Institution**: Morehead State University  
- **Project Name**: Eagle-2  

### Mission Significance  
- Supports amateur radio communications experiments.  
- Part of a legacy of low-cost educational satellite projects.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report