# AIST 2
**Wikidata**: [Q13519485](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q13519485)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aist-2

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **AIST 2**:

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## Summary  
AIST 2 is a Russian amateur radio satellite launched in 2013 as part of the Radio Sputnik series. It was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-2.1a rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome. The satellite serves as a platform for amateur radio communications and experimental missions.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** April 19, 2013  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2013-015D  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 39133  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Soyuz-2.1a  
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31  
- **Classification:** Part of the Radio Sputnik series  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on April 19, 2013, from Baikonur  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "39133"]`  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of AIST 2?  
A: AIST 2 is an amateur radio satellite designed for experimental communications and educational purposes, part of Russia's Radio Sputnik series.  

### Q: When and where was AIST 2 launched?  
A: It was launched on April 19, 2013, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31 aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  

### Q: Is AIST 2 still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its current operational status, but it remains cataloged under SCN 39133.  

## Why It Matters  
AIST 2 contributes to the legacy of amateur radio satellites, enabling global communication experiments and fostering collaboration among radio enthusiasts. Its launch underscores Russia's continued investment in small satellite missions alongside larger space programs. As part of the Radio Sputnik series, it follows a tradition of democratizing space access for non-commercial purposes.  

## Notable For  
- **Amateur Radio Role:** Part of Russia's Radio Sputnik series, supporting experimental communications.  
- **Launch Heritage:** Deployed via Soyuz-2.1a, a workhorse of Russian spaceflight.  
- **International Cataloging:** Recognized by COSPAR (2013-015D) and the U.S. Space Command (SCN 39133).  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** April 19, 2013  
- **Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 31  
- **Rocket:** Soyuz-2.1a  

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** Radio Sputnik series  
- **Related Entities:** Soyuz-2.1a (launch vehicle), Baikonur Cosmodrome (launch site)  

### Technical Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2013-015D  
- **SCN:** 39133  
- **Wolfram Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "39133"]`  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report