# DASH 1
**Wikidata**: [Q49486](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q49486)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dash-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **DASH 1** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
DASH 1 is one of a pair of artificial satellites launched in 1963 as part of the DASH program. It was deployed using an Atlas-Agena B rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 on May 9, 1963. The satellite is identified by its COSPAR ID (1963-014D) and satellite catalog number (00589).

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** May 9, 1963 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Atlas-Agena B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1963-014D ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q841208), [reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1551807))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 00589 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class:** Part of the DASH satellite pair ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch on May 9, 1963 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of DASH 1?  
A: DASH 1 was part of a pair of artificial satellites, though its specific mission details are not fully documented in the available sources. It was likely used for experimental or observational purposes.  

### Q: Where was DASH 1 launched from?  
A: DASH 1 was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3 in California on May 9, 1963.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch DASH 1?  
A: DASH 1 was deployed using an Atlas-Agena B expendable launch system.  

## Why It Matters  
DASH 1 represents an early example of satellite deployment during the 1960s, a period marked by rapid advancements in space technology. While its exact mission is unclear, its launch contributed to the broader understanding of satellite operations and orbital mechanics. The use of the Atlas-Agena B rocket, a workhorse of early space exploration, underscores its historical significance in the context of Cold War-era space programs.  

## Notable For  
- One of a pair of satellites in the DASH program.  
- Launched aboard an Atlas-Agena B, a notable launch vehicle of the era.  
- Carries the COSPAR ID 1963-014D, linking it to a specific orbital deployment.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** May 9, 1963  
- **Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 3  
- **Vehicle:** Atlas-Agena B  

### Identification  
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 00589  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1963-014D  

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** DASH (a class of paired artificial satellites)  

### References  
- Wikidata ([Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- Wikipedia (gl, pl, pt language versions)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report