# ATL-1

> Hungarian amateur radio satellite and technology testing satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q83277093](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83277093)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/atl-1

## Summary  
ATL-1 is a Hungarian amateur radio satellite and technology demonstration spacecraft. It was launched in 2019 as part of a mission to test experimental technologies and facilitate amateur radio communications. The satellite is classified as a PocketQube, a type of miniaturized satellite.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 6, 2019, at 08:18 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Electron (Flight No. 10).  
- **Launch Site**: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2019-084H.  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 2019-084H.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 44831.  
- **Aliases**: Advanced Technology of Laser 1, Magyar-OSCAR 106 (MO-106).  
- **Classifications**: Technology demonstration spacecraft, amateur radio satellite, PocketQube.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of ATL-1?  
A: ATL-1 serves as a technology demonstration spacecraft and an amateur radio satellite, testing experimental technologies while enabling radio communications for amateur operators.  

### Q: Who launched ATL-1?  
A: ATL-1 was launched by Rocket Lab using their Electron launch vehicle from Launch Complex 1A.  

### Q: What type of satellite is ATL-1?  
A: ATL-1 is a PocketQube, a miniaturized satellite format, and is also classified as an amateur radio satellite and technology demonstrator.  

## Why It Matters  
ATL-1 represents Hungary's contribution to space technology and amateur radio communications. As a PocketQube, it demonstrates the feasibility of cost-effective, miniaturized satellites for experimental purposes. Its dual role in technology testing and amateur radio operations highlights the growing intersection between scientific research and community-driven space initiatives. The satellite's launch aboard Rocket Lab's Electron vehicle also underscores the increasing accessibility of space for smaller nations and organizations.  

## Notable For  
- One of Hungary's early contributions to the PocketQube satellite category.  
- Combines amateur radio functionality with technology demonstration.  
- Launched as part of Rocket Lab's "Running Out of Fingers" mission.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 6, 2019.  
- **Time**: 08:18 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Electron (Flight No. 10).  
- **Site**: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A.  

### Satellite Specifications  
- **Type**: PocketQube, amateur radio satellite, technology demonstrator.  
- **Identifiers**: COSPAR 2019-084H, NSSDCA 2019-084H, SCN 44831.  
- **Aliases**: Advanced Technology of Laser 1, Magyar-OSCAR 106 (MO-106).  

### Mission Objectives  
- Test experimental technologies in space.  
- Provide amateur radio communication capabilities.  
- Demonstrate the viability of PocketQube satellites.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report