# Arsene-OSCAR 24
**Wikidata**: [Q2790521](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2790521)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/arsene-oscar-24

## Summary
Arsene-OSCAR 24 is an amateur radio satellite launched on May 12, 1993, from ELA-2 using an Ariane 42L rocket. It has the Satellite Catalog Number 22654 and COSPAR ID 1993-031B.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: May 12, 1993
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 22654
- COSPAR ID: 1993-031B
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 42L
- Launch site: ELA-2
- Instance of: Amateur radio satellite
- Wikipedia languages: German (de), French (fr)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11x981wkb
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "15936"]
- Number of sitelinks: 2

## FAQs
### Q: What is Arsene-OSCAR 24?
A: Arsene-OSCAR 24 is an amateur radio satellite that was launched on May 12, 1993. It was carried into orbit by an Ariane 42L rocket from ELA-2.

### Q: When was Arsene-OSCAR 24 launched?
A: Arsene-OSCAR 24 was launched on May 12, 1993, from the ELA-2 launch facility.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Arsene-OSCAR 24?
A: An Ariane 42L rocket from the Ariane 4 series was used to launch Arsene-OSCAR 24 into orbit.

### Q: What is the significance of Arsene-OSCAR 24 in amateur radio?
A: As an amateur radio satellite, Arsene-OSCAR 24 provided communication capabilities for amateur radio operators around the world, enabling them to communicate via satellite.

## Why It Matters
Arsene-OSCAR 24 represents an important milestone in amateur radio satellite technology, providing a platform for amateur radio operators to communicate over long distances. As part of the OSCAR (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) series, it contributed to the development of amateur radio communications infrastructure in space. The satellite's launch on May 12, 1993, aboard an Ariane 42L rocket from ELA-2 demonstrates the international cooperation and technological advancement in both amateur radio and space exploration during that period. Its continued presence in the amateur radio catalog even today underscores its lasting impact on the amateur radio community.

## Notable For
- Being part of the OSCAR series of amateur radio satellites, which have a long history of serving the amateur radio community
- Launching aboard an Ariane 42L rocket, which was part of the European Ariane 4 rocket family
- Having a specific COSPAR ID (1993-031B) and Satellite Catalog Number (22654) for tracking purposes
- Having documentation available in multiple languages (German and French), indicating international interest
- Being preserved in computational knowledge systems like Google Knowledge Graph and Wolfram Language

## Body
### General Information
Arsene-OSCAR 24 is an amateur radio satellite launched on May 12, 1993. It was carried into orbit by an Ariane 42L rocket from ELA-2.

### Technical Specifications
- Satellite Catalog Number: 22654
- COSPAR ID: 1993-031B
- Instance of: Amateur radio satellite
- Associated with rocket launch event from ELA-2 on May 12, 1993

### Digital Presence
The satellite has documentation available in multiple languages, including German (de) and French (fr). It has been cataloged in various computational knowledge systems, including:
- Google Knowledge Graph: /g/11x981wkb
- Wolfram Language: Entity["Satellite", "15936"]

### Related Entities
- Amateur radio satellite [class] — type of satellite that transmits amateur radio
- Ariane 42L [class] — rocket in the Ariane 4 series

### Documentation Sources
- SCN documented in reference to Q6272367
- COSPAR ID documented in reference to Q328 and Q8447
- Instance of amateur radio satellite documented in reference to Q48183

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report