# FAISAT 2V
**Wikidata**: [Q96757678](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96757678)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/faisat-2v

## Summary
FAISAT 2V is a spacecraft launched on September 23, 1997, aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket. It is classified as a spacecraft and has a COSPAR ID of 1997-052B, indicating its orbital designation.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Spacecraft
- **Launch date**: September 23, 1997
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M
- **COSPAR ID**: 1997-052B
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 24954
- **Wikipedia language availability**: Galician (gl)
- **Related class**: Kosmos-3M (Russian rocket)
- **Country of origin**: Soviet Union (later Russia)

## FAQs
### Q: What type of spacecraft is FAISAT 2V?
A: FAISAT 2V is classified as a spacecraft, specifically launched aboard a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: When was FAISAT 2V launched?
A: FAISAT 2V was launched on September 23, 1997.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for FAISAT 2V?
A: The launch vehicle for FAISAT 2V was the Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of FAISAT 2V?
A: The COSPAR ID of FAISAT 2V is 1997-052B.

### Q: What is the SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of FAISAT 2V?
A: The SCN of FAISAT 2V is 24954.

## Why It Matters
FAISAT 2V is a notable entry in the catalog of spacecraft launched during the late 1990s. Its classification as a spacecraft and association with the Kosmos-3M rocket highlight its role in space exploration and satellite deployment. While specific details about its mission or purpose are not provided, its inclusion in orbital records indicates its significance in tracking and monitoring space assets. The Soviet Union's legacy in space technology, now continued by Russia, is reflected in the continued use of the Kosmos-3M rocket for such missions.

## Notable For
- **First orbital launch of 1997-052B**: FAISAT 2V is part of the 1997-052 orbital launch sequence.
- **Kosmos-3M association**: It was launched using the Kosmos-3M rocket, a vehicle historically associated with Soviet/Russian space missions.
- **SCN 24954**: Its satellite catalog number (24954) places it in the global registry of tracked space objects.
- **Galician Wikipedia entry**: It has a Wikipedia page in Galician, indicating regional interest in its documentation.

## Body
### Classification
FAISAT 2V is categorized as a spacecraft, a vehicle or machine designed to fly in space. This classification aligns with its role in space exploration and satellite deployment.

### Launch Details
- **Launch date**: September 23, 1997
- **Launch vehicle**: Kosmos-3M, a Russian rocket historically used for Soviet/Russian space missions.
- **COSPAR ID**: 1997-052B, indicating its orbital designation in the 1997 launch sequence.

### Identification Numbers
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 24954, a unique identifier in the global satellite registry.
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: `Entity["Satellite", "24954"]`, used for programmatic reference.

### Documentation
- **Wikipedia availability**: Only available in Galician (gl), suggesting limited broader documentation.
- **Sitelink count**: 1, indicating minimal cross-language references in Wikipedia.

### Related Entities
- **Kosmos-3M**: The launch vehicle was a Kosmos-3M rocket, a variant of the Kosmos series used for Soviet/Russian missions.
- **Soviet Union/Russia**: The country of origin is attributed to the Soviet Union, with later associations with Russia.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report