# Carbonite 1

> 40718

**Wikidata**: [Q21050563](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21050563)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/carbonite-1

## Summary
Carbonite 1 is an artificial Earth observation satellite identified by the Satellite Catalog Number 40718. Launched on July 10, 2015, it was deployed into orbit using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre. The satellite serves the function of observing Earth from orbit.

## Key Facts
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 40718
- **COSPAR ID:** 2015-032D
- **Launch Date:** July 10, 2015
- **Launch Vehicle:** Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL)
- **Launch Site:** Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
- **Classification:** Earth observation satellite; Artificial satellite
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on July 10, 2015
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11b87dtf3p

## FAQs
### Q: When was Carbonite 1 launched?
A: Carbonite 1 was launched on July 10, 2015.

### Q: What type of satellite is Carbonite 1?
A: Carbonite 1 is classified as an Earth observation satellite, which is a human-made object specifically designed to observe Earth from orbit.

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Carbonite 1?
A: The satellite was launched aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad.

## Why It Matters
Carbonite 1 represents a specific entry in the global registry of artificial satellites designed for Earth observation. Its launch on the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL) highlights the ongoing use of this specific launch configuration for deploying objects into Earth's orbit. As an Earth observation satellite, Carbonite 1 falls under a critical class of technology used for monitoring the planet's surface, atmosphere, and environmental changes. The satellite's registration under COSPAR ID 2015-032D and SCN 40718 ensures it is trackable by international space agencies and organizations, contributing to the management of space traffic and the cataloging of human-made objects in space.

## Notable For
- Being specifically classified as an **Earth observation satellite**.
- Launching aboard the **Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL**, a variant of the Indian PSLV rocket.
- Being assigned the unique identifiers **2015-032D** (COSPAR) and **40718** (SCN).
- Deployment from the **Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad**, a major spaceport in India.

## Body

### Mission Overview
Carbonite 1 (Catalog Number 40718) is an artificial satellite operated for the purpose of Earth observation. It was successfully inserted into orbit as part of a rocket launch mission on July 10, 2015. The satellite is recognized internationally under the COSPAR designation 2015-032D.

### Launch Specifications
The satellite was deployed using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL), which is an enhanced model of the standard Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. The launch originated from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, specifically utilizing the First Launch Pad. This event is logged as a significant milestone in the satellite's operational timeline.

### Classification and Identification
Carbonite 1 is categorized as an instance of an "artificial satellite," defined as a human-made object put into an orbit. More specifically, it serves as an "Earth observation satellite." The entity is tracked in various knowledge bases, including the Google Knowledge Graph (ID: /g/11b87dtf3p) and Wolfram Language (Entity["Satellite", "40718"]).

*Sources: Wikidata, Google Knowledge Graph, Wolfram Language Entity Store*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report