# Aurora 1

> artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q23658](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q23658)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aurora-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Aurora 1** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Aurora 1 is an artificial satellite designed for Earth observation. It was launched on June 29, 1967, aboard a Thor-Burner rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10. As an early Earth observation satellite, it contributed to data collection from orbit.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Earth observation satellite ([class](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **Launch Date**: June 29, 1967 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Burner ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-065B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 1967-065B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 02876 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on June 29, 1967 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Aurora 1's primary purpose?  
A: Aurora 1 was an Earth observation satellite, designed to monitor and collect data about Earth from orbit.  

### Q: When and where was Aurora 1 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 29, 1967, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 in California.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Aurora 1?  
A: Aurora 1 was launched aboard a Thor-Burner, an American expendable launch system.  

## Why It Matters  
Aurora 1 represents an early effort in space-based Earth observation, contributing to advancements in environmental monitoring, meteorology, and mapping. Its launch demonstrated the feasibility of using satellites for systematic Earth data collection, paving the way for modern remote sensing technologies. While specific mission details are limited, its classification as an Earth observation satellite underscores its role in the broader context of space exploration and scientific research during the late 1960s.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Earth Observation**: One of the early satellites dedicated to observing Earth from space.  
- **Thor-Burner Launch**: Part of missions launched by the Thor-Burner rocket family, a key U.S. launch system.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during a period of rapid advancements in satellite technology.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 29, 1967  
- **Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10  
- **Vehicle**: Thor-Burner  

### Identification Codes  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1967-065B  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 1967-065B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 02876  

### Classification  
- **Instance of**: Earth observation satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q8449))  

### Significant Event  
- **Rocket Launch**: Occurred on June 29, 1967, at Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report