# CORSA

> Cosmic Radiation Satellite.The CORSA satellite was launched but failed to achieve orbit.

**Wikidata**: [Q112816849](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112816849)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/corsa-q112816849

## Summary
CORSA was a Cosmic Radiation Satellite launched on 6 February 1976 that failed to achieve orbit. It is recorded in the NSSDC database with the identifier CORSA and is classified as an instance of a spacecraft.

## Key Facts
- CORSA is known as the Cosmic Radiation Satellite.  
- Its NSSDC identifier is **CORSA**.  
- CORSA is classified as an **instance of a spacecraft**.  
- The launch occurred on **1976‑02‑06**.  
- The launch is documented at <https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=CORSA>.  
- After launch, CORSA **failed to achieve orbit**.  
- The spacecraft class to which CORSA belongs has a **sitelink count of 112** in the knowledge base.

## FAQs
**What type of satellite was CORSA?**  
CORSA was a Cosmic Radiation Satellite, as indicated by its name and the Wikidata description.

**When was CORSA launched?**  
CORSA was launched on 6 February 1976.

**Did CORSA reach orbit after its launch?**  
No, the CORSA satellite failed to achieve orbit following its launch.

**What is the NSSDC identifier for CORSA?**  
The NSSDC identifier assigned to CORSA is simply **CORSA**.

**To which broader category does CORSA belong?**  
CORSA is an instance of a spacecraft, placing it in the general class of vehicles or machines designed to fly in space.

## Why It Matters
CORSA contributes to the historical record of space launch attempts, illustrating that not all missions succeed in reaching orbit. Its designation as a Cosmic Radiation Satellite highlights the scientific interest in measuring high‑energy particles from space during the 1970s. As an entry in the NSSDC with a distinct identifier, CORSA aids researchers tracking spacecraft catalogues and launch outcomes. Its classification within the spacecraft class, which is extensively linked across knowledge bases (sitelink count = 112), situates CORSA within a well‑documented category of space objects, supporting comparative studies of mission success rates and satellite design trends.

## Notable For
- One of the spacecraft launched in 1976 that did not achieve orbit.  
- Identified uniquely by the NSSDC ID **CORSA**.  
- Exemplifies a Cosmic Radiation Satellite mission profile.  
- Part of the spacecraft class that possesses a high sitelink count (112), indicating broad cross‑referencing in knowledge bases.

## Body
### Overview
CORSA is designated as a Cosmic Radiation Satellite. The raw description and Wikidata description both state that CORSA was launched but failed to achieve orbit.

### Identification
- **NSSDC ID:** CORSA  
- **Wikidata description:** “Cosmic Radiation Satellite. The CORSA satellite was launched but failed to achieve orbit.”  

### Launch Details
- **Launch date:** 1976‑02‑06  
- **Reference:** The launch is recorded in the NSSDC Master Catalog at <https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=CORSA>.  

### Outcome
After launch, CORSA did not attain a stable orbit; the mission ended in a launch failure.

### Classification
- **Instance of:** spacecraft (a vehicle or machine designed to fly in space)  
- The spacecraft class is noted to have a sitelink count of 112, reflecting its extensive representation in linked data sources.

### Context
CORSA’s launch occurred during a period of increased interest in cosmic radiation research. Although it did not reach orbit, its inclusion in the NSSDC provides a data point for analyses of launch success rates and the historical tracking of satellite missions. The satellite’s classification as a spacecraft links it to a broad family of objects, enabling comparative studies across decades of spaceflight activity. No additional details such as mass, dimensions, or onboard instruments are present in the source material, so the entry is limited to the facts provided.

## References

1. [Source](https://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraft/display.action?id=CORSA)