# AO-40

> amateur radio satellite of the OSCAR series

**Wikidata**: [Q2008065](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2008065)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSCAR_40)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ao-40

## Summary
AO-40, also known as AMSAT-OSCAR-40, is an amateur radio satellite in the OSCAR series. It was launched on November 16, 2000, aboard an Ariane 5G rocket from ELA-3 in French Guiana. The satellite is designed to transmit amateur radio signals for communication and experimentation.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name**: AO-40 (aliases: AMSAT-OSCAR-40)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-072B  
- **Launch Date**: November 16, 2000  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5G  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3, French Guiana  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 26609  
- **Type**: Amateur radio satellite  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on November 16, 2000, from ELA-3  

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of AO-40?  
A: AO-40 is an amateur radio satellite designed to facilitate communication and experimentation for amateur radio operators worldwide.  

### Q: When was AO-40 launched?  
A: AO-40 was launched on November 16, 2000, aboard an Ariane 5G rocket from ELA-3 in French Guiana.  

### Q: What is the relationship between AO-40 and the OSCAR series?  
A: AO-40 is part of the OSCAR series, a group of satellites dedicated to amateur radio communication and experimentation.  

## Why It Matters  
AO-40 represents a significant milestone in amateur radio satellite technology, enabling global communication and experimentation for amateur radio enthusiasts. Its launch in 2000 marked a continuation of the OSCAR series' legacy, providing a platform for testing new radio technologies and fostering international collaboration among amateur radio operators. The satellite's success demonstrated the viability of amateur radio satellites in advancing communication capabilities beyond traditional terrestrial systems.  

## Notable For  
- One of the few amateur radio satellites launched aboard an Ariane 5G rocket.  
- Part of the long-running OSCAR series, which has been instrumental in amateur radio history.  
- Launched from ELA-3, a prominent European spaceport.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date**: November 16, 2000  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5G  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3, French Guiana  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 26609  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-072B  

### Mission Purpose  
- Designed for amateur radio communication and experimentation.  
- Part of the OSCAR series, which has been active since the 1960s.  

### Significant Events  
- Rocket launch on November 16, 2000, from ELA-3.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report