# Arkyd-3 Reflight

> former technology demonstration CubeSat by Planetary Resources

**Wikidata**: [Q21329013](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21329013)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/arkyd-3-reflight

## Summary  
Arkyd‑3 Reflight is a spacecraft that was launched on 14 April 2015 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. It is catalogued with the COSPAR ID 1998‑067GU and the Space‑craft‑Number (SCN) 40742, and is classified as a spacecraft in the Wikidata knowledge base.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 14 April 2015 (UTC)【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Falcon 9 (SpaceX)【source】  
- **Instance of:** spacecraft【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1998‑067GU【source】  
- **Space‑craft‑Number (SCN):** 40742【source】  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch on 14 April 2015【source】  
- **Wikipedia language edition:** Portuguese (pt)【source】  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11bc79745g【source】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Arkyd‑3 Reflight?  
A: Arkyd‑3 Reflight is a spacecraft that was launched on 14 April 2015 using a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch vehicle.  

### Q: When and how was Arkyd‑3 Reflight launched?  
A: It was launched on 14 April 2015 as part of a Falcon 9 rocket launch, recorded as a significant event on that date.  

### Q: What identifiers are associated with Arkyd‑3 Reflight?  
A: The spacecraft carries the COSPAR ID 1998‑067GU and the Space‑craft‑Number 40742.  

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried Arkyd‑3 Reflight?  
A: The launch was performed by SpaceX’s partially reusable Falcon 9 orbital launch vehicle.  

### Q: Where can I find more information about Arkyd‑3 Reflight?  
A: A Portuguese‑language Wikipedia entry exists, and the spacecraft is indexed in Google’s Knowledge Graph under ID /g/11bc79745g.  

## Why It Matters  
Arkyd‑3 Reflight represents a concrete example of small‑satellite deployment using a commercially available, partially reusable launch system. Its launch on a Falcon 9 demonstrates the flexibility of SpaceX’s vehicle to carry a variety of payloads, including technology‑demonstration spacecraft like Arkyd‑3. By being catalogued with standard identifiers (COSPAR ID and SCN), the mission contributes to the global tracking and historical record of orbital objects, supporting space situational awareness and research. The presence of a dedicated Wikipedia entry and inclusion in major knowledge graphs further ensures public accessibility to its technical details, fostering transparency and education in the rapidly evolving commercial space sector.

## Notable For  
- First (and only) recorded launch of the Arkyd‑3 Reflight spacecraft.  
- Utilization of SpaceX’s Falcon 9, highlighting the rocket’s capability to launch small‑satellite missions.  
- Assignment of unique identifiers: COSPAR 1998‑067GU and SCN 40742.  
- Documentation as a distinct “rocket launch” event on 14 April 2015.  
- Presence in multiple knowledge platforms (Portuguese Wikipedia, Google Knowledge Graph).  

## Body  

### Overview  
- Arkyd‑3 Reflight is classified as a **spacecraft** in the Wikidata ontology.  
- It is part of the broader category of vehicles designed to operate in space.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 14 April 2015.  
- **Vehicle:** Falcon 9, a partially reusable orbital launch vehicle developed by SpaceX (United States).  
- The launch is recorded as a **significant event** (rocket launch) on the same date.  

### Identification Numbers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1998‑067GU – the international designator used to uniquely identify space objects.  
- **Space‑craft‑Number (SCN):** 40742 – a numeric identifier assigned within the relevant cataloging system.  

### Classification & Relationships  
- As an **instance of spacecraft**, Arkyd‑3 Reflight shares the fundamental characteristics of vehicles capable of flight in outer space.  
- Its launch vehicle, **Falcon 9**, links the spacecraft to the family of missions that employ SpaceX’s reusable launch technology.  

### Documentation & References  
- The entry is linked to a Portuguese‑language Wikipedia page (language code **pt**).  
- It is indexed in Google’s Knowledge Graph under the identifier **/g/11bc79745g**, facilitating cross‑platform discoverability.  

### Sources  
All factual statements are derived from the structured properties supplied (launch date, launch vehicle, identifiers, classification) and the related entity definitions for spacecraft and Falcon 9.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report