# European Space Research Organization 1A

> 1968 spacecraft

**Wikidata**: [Q3060530](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3060530)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/european-space-research-organization-1a

## Summary
European Space Research Organization 1A is a spacecraft launched on October 3, 1968, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 5 using a Scout B rocket. It was assigned the identification number 03459 and COSPAR ID 1968-084A.

## Key Facts
- European Space Research Organization 1A was launched on October 3, 1968
- It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 5 using a Scout B rocket
- The spacecraft has the SCN identification number 03459
- Its COSPAR ID is 1968-084A
- It's listed in Wikipedia in Czech (cs), Galician (gl), Hungarian (hu), and Slovak (sk) languages
- The Wolfram Language entity code for this satellite is Entity["Satellite", "03459"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is European Space Research Organization 1A?
A: European Space Research Organization 1A is a spacecraft launched on October 3, 1968, using a Scout B rocket from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 5. It was assigned the identification number 03459 and has the COSPAR ID 1968-084A.

### Q: When and where was European Space Research Organization 1A launched?
A: European Space Research Organization 1A was launched on October 3, 1968, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 5 in California, USA.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch European Space Research Organization 1A?
A: European Space Research Organization 1A was launched using a Scout B rocket, which was a small expendable launch vehicle.

### Q: What identification numbers are associated with European Space Research Organization 1A?
A: European Space Research Organization 1A has the SCN number 03459 and the COSPAR ID 1968-084A.

### Q: What languages is European Space Research Organization 1A documented in?
A: European Space Research Organization 1A is documented in Czech, Galician, Hungarian, and Slovak on Wikipedia.

## Why It Matters
European Space Research Organization 1A represents an early space exploration effort from 1968, contributing to the development of space technology during a pivotal period in space exploration history. As one of the spacecraft launched during this era, it provides valuable data and experience that helped advance scientific understanding and capabilities in space operations. The launch of such spacecraft demonstrated the growing sophistication of space technology and the international nature of early space exploration efforts.

## Notable For
- Being launched using a Scout B rocket, a small expendable launch vehicle from that era
- Having its launch documented in multiple European Wikipedia languages
- Being assigned both SCN number 03459 and COSPAR ID 1968-084A for tracking and identification purposes
- Being included in Wolfram's satellite database with the specific entity code Entity["Satellite", "03459"]

## Body
### Basic Information
European Space Research Organization 1A is a spacecraft launched in 1968. It is classified as a spacecraft, which is defined as a vehicle or machine designed to fly in space.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: October 3, 1968
- Launch location: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 5
- Launch vehicle: Scout B (rocket model)

### Identification and Tracking
- SCN: 03459
- COSPAR ID: 1968-084A
- NSSDCA ID: 1968-084A
- Freebase ID: /m/04fzpm9
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "03459"]

### Documentation
- Available in Wikipedia languages: Czech (cs), Galician (gl), Hungarian (hu), Slovak (sk)
- Sitelink count: 4 (indicating it has 4 Wikipedia articles across different languages)
- Wikidata description: 1968 spacecraft

### Related Entities
- Spacecraft (class): vehicle or machine designed to fly in space
- Scout B (class): rocket model used for the launch

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report