# DFS Kopernikus 1
**Wikidata**: [Q16061247](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16061247)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dfs-kopernikus-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **DFS Kopernikus 1**:

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## Summary  
DFS Kopernikus 1 is a German communications satellite launched in 1989 as part of the DFS Kopernikus program. It was designed for telecommunications and deployed using an Ariane 44L rocket from the ELA-2 launch site.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 5, 1989 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1989-041B ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Ariane 44L rocket ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: ELA-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Class**: Communications satellite ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Part of**: DFS Kopernikus program  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on June 5, 1989, from ELA-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of DFS Kopernikus 1?  
A: It was a telecommunications satellite designed to facilitate communication services, part of Germany's DFS Kopernikus program.  

### Q: Which rocket launched DFS Kopernikus 1?  
A: It was launched aboard an Ariane 44L rocket, a variant of the Ariane 4 series.  

### Q: Where was DFS Kopernikus 1 launched from?  
A: It was launched from ELA-2, a launch site used for Ariane rockets.  

## Why It Matters  
DFS Kopernikus 1 played a key role in Germany's satellite communications infrastructure during the late 20th century. As part of the DFS Kopernikus program, it contributed to advancements in telecommunication technology, enabling better data and voice transmission capabilities. Its successful deployment via the Ariane 44L rocket also highlighted Europe's growing expertise in space launch systems. While not as widely recognized as some contemporary satellites, it was an important step in expanding global telecommunications networks.  

## Notable For  
- **Early German Communications Satellite**: Part of Germany's effort to develop independent satellite telecom capabilities.  
- **Ariane 44L Deployment**: Demonstrated the reliability of the Ariane 4 series for commercial satellite launches.  
- **Limited Documentation**: Unlike major global telecom satellites, it has relatively few public records, making it a niche subject in space history.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **June 5, 1989**, from **ELA-2** ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  
- Used an **Ariane 44L** rocket, a member of the Ariane 4 family ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)).  

### Technical Classification  
- Classified as a **communications satellite** ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921)).  
- Part of the broader **DFS Kopernikus** program.  

### Identification  
- Assigned **COSPAR ID 1989-041B** ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921)).  

### Historical Context  
- One of several satellites launched in the late 1980s to expand European telecom infrastructure.  
- Its mission underscored Germany's investment in space-based communication technologies.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report