# DUTHSat

> 2U Cubesat

**Wikidata**: [Q30135992](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q30135992)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/duthsat

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **DUTHSat**:

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## Summary  
DUTHSat is a 2U CubeSat, a type of small satellite, launched in 2017 as part of the QB50 mission. It was deployed into orbit aboard an Atlas V 401 rocket and is primarily recognized for its role in scientific research and technology demonstration.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: 2U CubeSat (a class of small satellite under 1,200 kg).  
- **Launch Date**: April 18, 2017.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Atlas V 401, operated by United Launch Alliance.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067MD.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 42724.  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on April 18, 2017.  
- **Mission Context**: Part of the QB50 project, an international network of CubeSats for atmospheric research.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of DUTHSat?  
A: DUTHSat was designed as part of the QB50 mission to study the Earth's thermosphere and demonstrate CubeSat technologies.  

### Q: Who launched DUTHSat?  
A: It was launched by United Launch Alliance using an Atlas V 401 rocket.  

### Q: What size is DUTHSat?  
A: It is a 2U CubeSat, measuring approximately 10x10x20 cm.  

## Why It Matters  
DUTHSat represents the growing importance of small satellites in scientific and technological research. As part of the QB50 mission, it contributed to understanding the Earth's upper atmosphere, a region critical for satellite operations and climate studies. Its launch also demonstrated the cost-effectiveness and versatility of CubeSats, paving the way for future small satellite missions in academia and industry.  

## Notable For  
- Participation in the QB50 mission, a multinational CubeSat initiative.  
- Deployment via the reliable Atlas V 401 launch vehicle.  
- Contribution to atmospheric research and CubeSat technology validation.  

## Body  
### Technical Specifications  
- **Dimensions**: 2U CubeSat (10x10x20 cm).  
- **Mass**: Typical for a 2U CubeSat (~2-3 kg).  

### Launch Details  
- **Date**: April 18, 2017.  
- **Launch Site**: Not specified in source material (referenced indirectly via Atlas V 401).  
- **Mission**: QB50, focused on thermospheric research.  

### Identification Codes  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067MD.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 42724.  

### Classification  
- **Instance of**: Small satellite (<1,200 kg).  
- **Related Entities**: Atlas V 401 (launch vehicle), QB50 (mission).  

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## References

1. [DUTHSat (QB50 GR01). Gunter's Space Page](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/duthsat.htm)
2. [ST/SG/SER.E/808/ADD.1. United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs](https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/osoindex/data/documents/be/st/stsgser.e808add.1.html)
3. Jonathan's Space Report