# BugSat 1

> Amateur radio satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q17512643](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17512643)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BugSat_1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bugsat-1

## Summary
BugSat 1 is an amateur radio satellite developed by the Argentine company Satellogic. It was launched on June 19, 2014, aboard a Dnepr launch vehicle from Dombarovsky.

## Key Facts
- BugSat 1 is an amateur radio satellite operated by Satellogic from Argentina
- Launch date: June 19, 2014
- Launch location: Dombarovsky
- Launch vehicle: Dnepr (converted SS-18 Satan ICBM)
- COSPAR ID: 2014-033E
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 40014
- Also known by aliases: Tita, BUGSAT 1
- Has Twitter account: BugSat1 (active from June 20, 2014 to February 29, 2020)

## FAQs
### Q: What is BugSat 1?
A: BugSat 1 is an amateur radio satellite that was launched by the Argentine company Satellogic on June 19, 2014. It was designed to transmit amateur radio signals and was deployed using a converted Dnepr launch vehicle.

### Q: Who developed and operated BugSat 1?
A: BugSat 1 was developed and operated by Satellogic, an Argentine aerospace company. The satellite represented one of the company's early projects in the small satellite industry.

### Q: When and where was BugSat 1 launched?
A: BugSat 1 was launched on June 19, 2014, from Dombarovsky using a Dnepr launch vehicle, which was a converted SS-18 Satan intercontinental ballistic missile.

### Q: What technical identifiers does BugSat 1 have?
A: BugSat 1 has a COSPAR ID of 2014-033E and a Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) of 40014. It is also listed in multiple databases including Freebase with the ID /m/0113h6j5.

## Why It Matters
BugSat 1 represents Argentina's contribution to the amateur radio satellite sector and demonstrates the growing capabilities of small satellite technology developed by private companies. As an early project from Satellogic, which would later become a significant player in Earth observation, BugSat 1 helped establish Argentina's presence in the global space industry. The use of a converted ICBM for launch also reflects repurposing of military technology for peaceful scientific purposes. This satellite contributes to the democratization of space access, showing that smaller nations and private companies can participate in space activities. It serves as an important milestone in the history of Argentine space programs and amateur radio communications in space.

## Notable For
- Being one of the first Argentine amateur radio satellites, helping establish the country's presence in the small satellite sector
- Launching on a converted Dnepr (SS-18 Satan) intercontinental ballistic missile, demonstrating repurposing of military technology for peaceful purposes
- Being operated by Satellogic, which would later become a major Earth observation company
- Having a Twitter presence (BugSat1) with specific start and end dates, showing early social media integration for satellite missions
- Having multilingual Wikipedia coverage (English, Spanish, Galician, and Indonesian), indicating international interest

## Body
### Technical Classification
BugSat 1 is classified as both an amateur radio satellite and an artificial satellite. As an amateur radio satellite, it was designed specifically for transmitting amateur radio signals. As an artificial satellite, it is a human-made object that was placed into orbit.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: June 19, 2014
- Launch vehicle: Dnepr (a converted SS-18 Satan intercontinental ballistic missile)
- Launch location: Dombarovsky (likely Yasny launch site in Russia)
- COSPAR ID: 2014-033E
- Satellite Catalog Number (SCN): 40014

### Operational Information
- Operator: Satellogic (Argentine aerospace company)
- Alternative names: Tita, BUGSAT 1
- Twitter account: BugSat1 (active from June 20, 2014 to February 29, 2020)
- Associated significant event: Rocket launch on June 19, 2014 from Dombarovsky

### Documentation
The satellite has documentation across multiple platforms and languages:
- Wikipedia pages exist in English, Spanish, Galician, and Indonesian
- It has a Wikidata entry with the description "Amateur radio satellite"
- It is represented in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "40014"]
- It has a Freebase ID of /m/0113h6j5

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report