# AUSSAT B1
**Wikidata**: [Q16061364](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16061364)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aussat-b1

## Summary
AUSSAT B1 is an Australian communications satellite launched on August 13, 1992, aboard a Long March 2E rocket from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center. It was designed to provide telecommunications services across Australia as part of the country's national satellite communications infrastructure.

## Key Facts
- AUSSAT B1 is a communications satellite designed for telecommunications purposes
- The satellite was launched on August 13, 1992
- It was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China
- The launch vehicle used was a Long March 2E rocket
- The satellite's COSPAR ID is 1992-054A
- Its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 22087
- The satellite had a significant event: a rocket launch on August 13, 1992
- Wikipedia content about AUSSAT B1 is available in Portuguese language
- The satellite has a Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1yxkhdxm1
- It has a Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22087"]

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of AUSSAT B1?
A: AUSSAT B1 was designed to provide telecommunications services across Australia as part of the country's national satellite communications system. It served as an important communications infrastructure asset for the continent.

### Q: When and where was AUSSAT B1 launched?
A: AUSSAT B1 was launched on August 13, 1992, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. It was carried into orbit by a Long March 2E rocket.

### Q: What technical specifications are known about AUSSAT B1?
A: AUSSAT B1 is classified as a communications satellite and has a Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) of 22087. Its COSPAR ID is 1992-054A, which uniquely identifies it in satellite tracking databases.

### Q: How does AUSSAT B1 compare to other Australian satellites?
A: AUSSAT B1 represents Australia's early efforts in establishing national satellite communications capabilities. It was launched during a period when Australia was developing its own satellite infrastructure to reduce dependence on foreign telecommunications providers.

## Why It Matters
AUSSAT B1 represents a significant milestone in Australia's development of independent satellite communications infrastructure. As part of the AUSSAT series, it contributed to reducing Australia's dependence on foreign telecommunications providers and expanding domestic communications capabilities. The satellite's launch on a Chinese Long March 2E rocket also marked an interesting example of international space cooperation during the early 1990s. For Australia, having dedicated satellite capacity was crucial given its vast geography and dispersed population, making traditional land-based infrastructure challenging and expensive to deploy. AUSSAT B1 and its predecessors helped establish the foundation for Australia's modern satellite communications industry, which continues to play a vital role in the country's digital connectivity, particularly in remote and regional areas.

## Notable For
- Part of Australia's pioneering national satellite communications program during the early 1990s
- Launched aboard a Chinese Long March 2E rocket, demonstrating international space cooperation
- One of the early Australian satellites specifically designed to provide domestic telecommunications services
- Had its own dedicated COSPAR ID (1992-054A) and Satellite Catalog Number (22087) for tracking and identification

## Body
### Technical Specifications
AUSSAT B1 is classified as a communications satellite, a type of artificial satellite specifically designed for telecommunications purposes. The satellite has a Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) of 22087, which is used to identify it in satellite tracking databases. Its COSPAR ID is 1992-054A, following the international naming convention for space objects.

### Launch Details
AUSSAT B1 was launched on August 13, 1992, from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. The satellite was carried into orbit by a Long March 2E rocket, which was a Chinese orbital carrier rocket. The launch event itself is recorded as a significant occurrence, specifically noted as a rocket launch taking place at Xichang Satellite Launch Center on the date of the launch.

### Identification and Tracking
For purposes of identification and tracking across different systems, AUSSAT B1 has several unique identifiers:
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 22087
- COSPAR ID: 1992-054A
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1yxkhdxm1
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22087"]

### Documentation
Documentation about AUSSAT B1 is currently available in one language on Wikipedia: Portuguese. The satellite has a sitelink count of 1, indicating limited documentation available online compared to some other satellites.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report