# Bonum 1
**Wikidata**: [Q5669061](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5669061)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bonum-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Bonum 1**:

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## Summary  
Bonum 1 is a communications satellite launched in 1998 aboard a Delta II rocket. It was designed for telecommunications purposes and operates from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17. The satellite is cataloged under the NORAD ID 25546 and COSPAR ID 1998-068A.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 22, 1998  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Delta II (retired expendable launch system)  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-068A  
- **NORAD ID (SCN)**: 25546  
- **Class**: Communications satellite (artificial satellite designed for telecommunications)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on November 22, 1998, at Cape Canaveral  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: `Entity["Satellite", "25546"]`  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was Bonum 1 designed for?  
A: Bonum 1 is a communications satellite, meaning it was built to facilitate telecommunications, such as transmitting signals for TV, radio, or internet services.  

### Q: When and where was Bonum 1 launched?  
A: It was launched on November 22, 1998, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17 aboard a Delta II rocket.  

### Q: What is Bonum 1's NORAD ID?  
A: Bonum 1 is tracked under the NORAD ID 25546, a unique identifier assigned by the North American Aerospace Defense Command.  

## Why It Matters  
Bonum 1 represents a key milestone in satellite telecommunications, contributing to global connectivity during the late 1990s. As part of the broader communications satellite infrastructure, it likely supported commercial or governmental communication needs, enhancing data and signal transmission capabilities. Its launch aboard the Delta II—a reliable and now-retired rocket—highlights the era's technological advancements in space deployment. Understanding Bonum 1's role helps contextualize the evolution of satellite technology and its impact on modern telecommunication networks.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Deployment**: Launched during a period of rapid expansion in satellite communications.  
- **Delta II Legacy**: Part of the Delta II rocket's extensive launch history, which included many successful missions.  
- **Tracking Precision**: Cataloged with precise identifiers (NORAD 25546, COSPAR 1998-068A), aiding orbital monitoring.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 22, 1998  
- **Vehicle**: Delta II rocket  
- **Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Communications satellite  
- **NORAD ID (SCN)**: 25546  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-068A  

### Operational Context  
- **Purpose**: Telecommunications (signal transmission)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch marked as a key milestone in its operational history.  

### External References  
- **Wolfram Language**: Recognized as `Entity["Satellite", "25546"]`  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Available in French (fr), Persian (fa), and Portuguese (pt).  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report