# ARSAT-1

> geostationary communications satellite operated by ARSAT and built by the Argentine company INVAP

**Wikidata**: [Q4653923](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4653923)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ARSAT-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/arsat-1

## Summary
ARSAT-1 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by ARSAT and built by the Argentine company INVAP. It launched on October 16, 2014, via an Ariane 5 ECA rocket from French Guiana.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date**: October 16, 2014  
- **Operator**: ARSAT (Argentina)  
- **Manufacturer**: INVAP (Argentina)  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-3, Guiana Space Centre  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2014-062B  
- **SCN**: 40272  
- **Country of Origin**: Argentina  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is ARSAT-1?  
A: ARSAT-1 is Argentina's domestically built geostationary communications satellite, operated by ARSAT and constructed by INVAP to provide telecommunications services.  

### Q: Who built and operates ARSAT-1?  
A: It was built by INVAP, an Argentine technology company, and operated by ARSAT, Argentina's state-owned satellite operator.  

### Q: When and how was ARSAT-1 launched?  
A: It launched on October 16, 2014, from ELA-3 using an Ariane 5 ECA rocket provided by Arianespace.  

### Q: Where does ARSAT-1 orbit?  
A: It operates in geostationary orbit, a position synchronized with Earth's rotation for fixed telecommunications coverage.  

### Q: What unique identifier does ARSAT-1 have?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 2014-062B, and Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 40272.  

## Why It Matters  
ARSAT-1 holds national significance as Argentina's first domestically manufactured geostationary satellite, advancing the country's space capabilities and reducing dependence on foreign satellite services. It supports telecommunication infrastructure for TV broadcasting, internet, and telephone services across Argentina and neighboring regions. This project marked a milestone for INVAP and ARSAT, demonstrating Argentina's ability to develop complex space technology domestically and strengthening its position in global satellite markets.  

## Notable For  
- First geostationary communications satellite entirely designed and built in Argentina.  
- Operated by ARSAT, Argentina's state-owned satellite company.  
- Launched by Ariane 5 ECA, a European heavy-lift launch vehicle.  
- Manufactured by INVAP, an Argentine nuclear and satellite technology firm.  
- Features a unique COSPAR ID (2014-062B) for international tracking.  

## Body  
### Overview  
ARSAT-1 is a communications satellite in geostationary orbit, managed by Argentina's ARSAT operator and produced by INVAP. It serves as a national infrastructure asset for telecommunications.  

### Development and Operations  
- **Operator**: ARSAT (Argentine state-owned enterprise).  
- **Manufacturer**: INVAP (Argentina-based nuclear and satellite technology company).  
- **Mission**: Provide telecommunications services, including TV broadcasting, internet, and telephone connectivity.  

### Technical Details  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary orbit.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2014-062B (international registry identifier).  
- **SCN**: 40272 (U.S. Space Force catalog number).  

### Launch  
- **Date**: October 16, 2014.  
- **Vehicle**: Ariane 5 ECA (European heavy-lift rocket).  
- **Site**: ELA-3, Guiana Space Centre (French Guiana).  
- **Event**: Classified as a "rocket launch" per satellite records.  

### Documentation and References  
- **Described At**: Lyngsat database (English language, as of January 22, 2021).  
- **Wikipedia Languages**: German, English, Spanish, Indonesian, Portuguese.  
- **Visuals**: Available on Wikimedia Commons (image and video).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report