# AprizeSat 7

> Earth Observation Satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q19986312](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q19986312)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aprizesat-7

## Summary
AprizeSat 7 is an Earth observation satellite launched on November 21, 2013, using a Dnepr rocket from Dombarovsky. It is designed to observe Earth from orbit as part of the artificial satellite class.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** November 21, 2013
- **Launch Vehicle:** Dnepr (a converted Satan ICBM)
- **Launch Location:** Dombarovsky
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 39416
- **COSPAR ID:** 2013-066A
- **Aliases:** APRIZESAT 7
- **Classifications:** Earth observation satellite, artificial satellite
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on 2013-11-21 at Dombarovsky

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary purpose of AprizeSat 7?
A: AprizeSat 7 is designed as an Earth observation satellite, meaning its main function is to observe and monitor Earth from its orbit.

### Q: When and where was AprizeSat 7 launched?
A: AprizeSat 7 was launched on November 21, 2013, from Dombarovsky using a Dnepr rocket as the launch vehicle.

### Q: What type of launch vehicle was used for AprizeSat 7?
A: AprizeSat 7 was launched using a Dnepr rocket, which is a converted Satan ICBM repurposed for satellite launches.

### Q: How is AprizeSat 7 classified?
A: AprizeSat 7 is classified as both an Earth observation satellite and an artificial satellite, indicating its design and origin.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID for AprizeSat 7?
A: The COSPAR ID for AprizeSat 7 is 2013-066A.

## Why It Matters
AprizeSat 7 contributes to the field of Earth observation by providing data about our planet from space. Satellites like AprizeSat 7 play a crucial role in monitoring environmental changes, managing natural resources, supporting disaster response, and enhancing agricultural planning. The use of a repurposed ICBM like the Dnepr for its launch also highlights the adaptability of Cold War-era technology for peaceful scientific and commercial purposes, bridging military history with contemporary space exploration.

## Notable For
- Launch utilizing a Dnepr rocket, a converted Satan ICBM.
- Identified by its unique COSPAR designation 2013-066A.
- One of the Earth observation satellites launched from the Dombarovsky site.
- Part of the artificial satellite class designed specifically for Earth monitoring.
- Cataloged under Satellite Number 39416.

## Body
### General Information
AprizeSat 7 is an artificial satellite. Its specific purpose is Earth observation, meaning it is designed to observe Earth from its orbital position.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Vehicle:** Dnepr
  - *Note:* The Dnepr is a satellite launch vehicle converted from the Soviet R-SS-18 "Satan" intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
- **Launch Location:** Dombarovsky (likely referring to the Dombarovsky missile launch site, also known as Yasny).
- **Launch Date:** November 21, 2013
- **Significant Event:** A rocket launch event occurred on 2013-11-21 at Dombarovsky.

### Identification & Classification
- **Aliases:** APRIZESAT 7
- **COSPAR ID:** 2013-066A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 39416
- **Classes:**
  - Earth observation satellite
  - artificial satellite
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "39416"]

### Related Entities
AprizeSat 7 is a member of the class "artificial satellite" (human-made object put into orbit). It is specifically a member of the subclass "Earth observation satellite" (artificial satellite designed to observe Earth from orbit). It was launched using the "Dnepr" class of launch vehicle (a converted Satan ICBM).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report