# AIST 2D
**Wikidata**: [Q24175254](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q24175254)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aist-2d

## Summary  
AIST 2D is an artificial satellite launched on April 28, 2016, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket. It is a student-built spacecraft developed by Samara State Aerospace University in collaboration with international partners, designed for technology demonstration and Earth observation.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: April 28, 2016.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2016-026B.  
- **SCN/NORAD ID**: 41465.  
- **Alias**: RS-48.  
- **Instance Of**: Artificial satellite of the Earth.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on April 28, 2016.  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was AIST 2D launched?  
A: AIST 2D was launched on April 28, 2016.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch AIST 2D?  
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  

### Q: What is the purpose of AIST 2D?  
A: AIST 2D serves as a technology demonstration satellite and is used for Earth observation, developed as part of a student project.  

## Why It Matters  
AIST 2D represents a collaborative effort between Samara State Aerospace University and international partners, showcasing the capability of student-led teams to design and deploy functional satellites. As part of the AIST series, it contributes to educational and technological advancements in spacecraft development. Its launch on a Soyuz-2.1a rocket highlights Russia’s role in supporting small satellite missions, fostering innovation in aerospace engineering. The satellite’s mission underscores the growing accessibility of space technology for academic and research institutions.  

## Notable For  
- First satellite built by students from Samara State Aerospace University.  
- Part of an international collaboration involving partners from Germany and Lithuania.  
- Carried experimental payloads, including a magnetometer and a camera for Earth imaging.  
- Demonstrated low-cost satellite design and deployment strategies.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
AIST 2D was launched on **April 28, 2016**, at 22:01:49 UTC from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. The launch vehicle, a **Soyuz-2.1a** rocket, also deployed the Aist-2 satellite and several CubeSats.  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2016-026B.  
- **SCN/NORAD ID**: 41465.  
- **Alias**: RS-48.  

### Mission Purpose  
The satellite was designed for technology demonstration, testing onboard systems such as power supply, communication, and orientation control. It carried instruments for Earth observation, including a camera and a magnetometer, to collect data on the Earth’s magnetic field.  

### Collaborations  
Development involved **Samara State Aerospace University** (Russia) in partnership with the **Technical University of Berlin** (Germany) and **Vilnius Gediminas Technical University** (Lithuania). The project emphasized international cooperation in space education and research.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 28 kg (source: academic context).  
- **Dimensions**: 0.5 m × 0.5 m × 0.5 m (approximate, based on satellite class).  
- **Power**: Equipped with solar panels for energy generation.  

### Post-Launch Status  
After deployment, AIST 2D operated in a **sun-synchronous orbit** with an altitude of approximately 500 km. Communication was established through ground stations in Russia and partner countries. The mission tested the satellite’s systems and returned experimental data.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report