# DBS-1
**Wikidata**: [Q16943268](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16943268)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dbs-1

## Summary
DBS-1 is a communications satellite identified by satellite catalog number 22930 and COSPAR ID 1993-078A. It was launched on 1993-12-18 from the ELA-2 launch complex aboard an Ariane 44L rocket.

## Key Facts
- DBS-1 is a communications satellite (instance of: communications satellite).
- Satellite catalog number (SCN): 22930.
- COSPAR ID: 1993-078A.
- Launch date: 1993-12-18.
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 44L (a rocket in the Ariane 4 series).
- Launch start point (launch complex): ELA-2.
- Significant recorded event: rocket launch from ELA-2 on 1993-12-18.
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22930"].
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1q5gm3n9h.
- Portuguese Wikipedia has an article entry (wikipedia_languages: pt).

## FAQs
### Q: What is DBS-1?
A: DBS-1 is a communications satellite recorded in catalogues as SCN 22930 and COSPAR 1993-078A. It is classified as a communications satellite.

### Q: When and how was DBS-1 launched?
A: DBS-1 was launched on 1993-12-18 from the ELA-2 launch complex. The launch vehicle used was an Ariane 44L rocket.

### Q: Where can I find machine-readable identifiers for DBS-1?
A: DBS-1 appears in several identifier systems: SCN 22930, COSPAR 1993-078A, Wolfram Language Entity["Satellite","22930"], and Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/1q5gm3n9h.

### Q: Is there a Wikipedia article for DBS-1?
A: Yes. A Portuguese-language Wikipedia entry exists for DBS-1 (wikipedia_languages: pt).

## Why It Matters
Communications satellites like DBS-1 form essential parts of global telecommunications infrastructure. By being placed into orbit, a communications satellite enables relay of signals for services such as broadcasting, telephony, and data transfer; each satellite contributes to the capacity and geographic reach of commercial and governmental networks. DBS-1’s recorded launch on 1993-12-18 aboard an Ariane 44L situates it within the early 1990s era of satellite deployment, a period marked by continued growth in satellite fleets and use of Ariane 4–series vehicles for commercial and institutional launches. The satellite’s presence in standard catalogues and knowledge systems (SCN 22930, COSPAR 1993-078A, Wolfram and Google Knowledge Graph identifiers) makes it discoverable and traceable for operators, researchers, and cataloging authorities. Even without additional technical details here, DBS-1’s documented identifiers and launch record ensure it is part of the historical and operational record of space-based communications assets.

## Notable For
- Being classified and recorded as a communications satellite (instance_of: communications satellite).
- Satellite catalog number SCN 22930 and COSPAR ID 1993-078A, providing authoritative identifiers.
- Launch on 1993-12-18 from ELA-2, marking its entry into space operations on that date.
- Use of an Ariane 44L launch vehicle, a member of the Ariane 4 rocket family.
- Inclusion in machine-readable knowledge systems (Wolfram entity code and Google Knowledge Graph ID).

## Body
### Overview
- Entity name: DBS-1.
- Classification: communications satellite.
- The dataset records key catalog and launch identifiers tied to this satellite.

### Identifiers
- SCN (satellite catalog number): 22930.
- COSPAR ID: 1993-078A.
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "22930"].
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1q5gm3n9h.
- Sitelink count recorded: 1.
- Wikipedia language presence recorded: Portuguese (pt).

### Launch Details
- Launch date (point in time): 1993-12-18.
- Significant event recorded: rocket launch.
- Launch vehicle: Ariane 44L (Ariane 4 series rocket).
- Launch start point / launch complex: ELA-2.
- Reference for launch-related properties is recorded (source metadata indicates Q6272367 as the cited reference in the dataset).

### Classification and Context
- Instance of: communications satellite, indicating its role in telecommunications.
- The Ariane 44L is identified in the dataset as the launch vehicle class used for this mission.

### References and External IDs
- Structured dataset links include internal reference identifiers (e.g., P248: Q6272367 for launch metadata; P143: Q11921 for COSPAR and instance_of provenance).
- External knowledge representations include the Wolfram Language code and Google Knowledge Graph ID for cross-referencing in other systems.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report