# CHIBIS-M

> 38051

**Wikidata**: [Q4515596](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4515596)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/chibis-m

## Summary  
CHIBIS-M is a Russian research satellite launched in 2011 to conduct scientific investigations in low Earth orbit. It is part of the CHIBIS program, focused on studying atmospheric and space physics phenomena. The satellite was deployed using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start launch site.

## Key Facts  
- Official designation: 38051  
- COSPAR ID: 2011-062C  
- Launch date: October 30, 2011  
- Launch vehicle: Soyuz-U  
- Launch site: Gagarin's Start  
- Instance of: Research satellite, Artificial satellite of the Earth  
- Operator: Russian space program  
- Wikidata description: 38051  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is CHIBIS-M used for?  
A: CHIBIS-M is a research satellite designed to study atmospheric and near-Earth space conditions. Its mission includes collecting data on plasma, electromagnetic fields, and other physical properties of the upper atmosphere.

### Q: When was CHIBIS-M launched?  
A: CHIBIS-M was launched on October 30, 2011, from the Gagarin's Start launch facility in Kazakhstan.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch CHIBIS-M?  
A: CHIBIS-M was launched using a Soyuz-U rocket, a reliable Soviet-era launch vehicle widely used for orbital missions.

## Why It Matters  
CHIBIS-M contributes to Russia’s ongoing efforts in space-based scientific research, particularly in understanding the interactions between Earth’s atmosphere and outer space. As part of the broader CHIBIS program, it supports studies in aeronomy, magnetospheric dynamics, and space weather monitoring. These insights are valuable for improving satellite operations, telecommunications, and astronaut safety. The mission also reflects continued use of proven launch systems like the Soyuz-U, demonstrating their reliability in deploying smaller scientific payloads.

## Notable For  
- Part of the CHIBIS series of microsatellites dedicated to atmospheric and space environment research  
- Launched using the historically significant Soyuz-U rocket  
- Designed specifically for plasma and electromagnetic field measurements  
- Operated under the Russian space science program with a focus on geophysics  
- Assigned the NORAD catalog number 38051  

## Body  
### Mission Overview  
CHIBIS-M is a scientific satellite developed by Russia as part of the CHIBIS (Complex Investigations of the Upper Atmosphere) program. Its primary objective is to investigate the physical processes occurring in the ionosphere and upper layers of Earth's atmosphere.

### Technical Details  
- Designation: 38051  
- International ID: 2011-062C  
- Classification: Research Satellite  
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit (LEO)  
- Purpose: Atmospheric and space environment data collection  

### Launch Information  
- Date: October 30, 2011  
- Vehicle: Soyuz-U  
- Site: Gagarin's Start, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan  
- Event: Successful orbital insertion following liftoff  

### Operational Context  
As an artificial satellite of Earth, CHIBIS-M functions within the framework of international space surveillance networks. It provides observational data relevant to both civilian and defense-related applications in space situational awareness and environmental monitoring.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report