# Calsphere 4A
**Wikidata**: [Q18327723](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18327723)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/calsphere-4a

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Calsphere 4A**:

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## Summary  
Calsphere 4A is a spacecraft launched in 1965 as part of a mission to study space environments. It was deployed using the Thor-Ablestar launch system from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2. The spacecraft is cataloged under the COSPAR ID 1965-065H.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 13, 1965 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Thor-Ablestar ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1965-065H ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Spacecraft Class:** Vehicle designed to fly in space (sitelink_count: 112)  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on August 13, 1965, at Vandenberg ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** [/g/11b5v3vjkc](https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/g/11b5v3vjkc)  

## FAQs  
### Q: When was Calsphere 4A launched?  
A: Calsphere 4A was launched on August 13, 1965, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 using a Thor-Ablestar rocket.  

### Q: What was the purpose of Calsphere 4A?  
A: While specific mission details aren't provided in the source material, Calsphere 4A was likely part of a series of spacecraft designed for space environment studies or calibration purposes.  

### Q: Where can I find images of Calsphere 4A?  
A: An image labeled "Calsphere 1" is available on Wikimedia Commons ([link](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Calsphere_1.jpg)), though it may not depict Calsphere 4A directly.  

## Why It Matters  
Calsphere 4A represents an early effort in space exploration during the mid-1960s, contributing to the broader understanding of spacecraft deployment and orbital mechanics. Its launch via the Thor-Ablestar system highlights the technological advancements of the era, particularly in expendable launch vehicles. While detailed mission objectives aren't specified, such missions often supported military, scientific, or calibration purposes, paving the way for future space research.  

## Notable For  
- **Early Spacecraft:** Part of a wave of 1960s missions advancing space technology.  
- **Thor-Ablestar Launch:** Demonstrated the use of this American expendable launch system.  
- **Vandenberg Launch:** Highlighted the strategic importance of this launch site for U.S. space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** August 13, 1965  
- **Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Vehicle:** Thor-Ablestar, an American expendable launch system (sitelink_count: 8)  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1965-065H ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Spacecraft Classification:** Instance of "spacecraft" (sitelink_count: 112)  

### Historical Context  
- **Significant Event:** Recorded as a rocket launch in 1965 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Legacy:** Contributed to early space exploration efforts, though specific mission outcomes are not detailed in available sources.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report