# FalconSat 1
**Wikidata**: [Q3803473](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3803473)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/falconsat-1

## Summary
FalconSat 1 is an artificial satellite and spacecraft that was launched on January 27, 2000, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 8 using a Minotaur I launch vehicle.

## Key Facts
- It was launched on January 27, 2000
- Its launch vehicle was a Minotaur I
- It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 8
- Its COSPAR ID is 2000-004D
- It has the SCN identifier 26064
- It is classified as both an artificial satellite and a spacecraft
- It has aliases including "FalconSat"

### FAQs
### Q: When was FalconSat 1 launched?
A: It was launched on January 27, 2000.

### Q: What was the launch vehicle for FalconSat 1?
A: The launch vehicle was a Minotaur I.

### Q: Where was FalconSat 1 launched from?
A: It was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 8.

## Why It Matters
FalconSat 1 represents an early example of a university-led satellite project, demonstrating the capability of academic institutions to design, build, and launch their own spacecraft. As one of the first satellites developed by a university (specifically the United States Air Force Academy), it played a significant role in advancing space education and research capabilities. The mission provided valuable experience in satellite operations and contributed to the development of future space programs by showcasing what could be achieved with modest resources and academic collaboration.

## Notable For
- It was the first satellite developed by the United States Air Force Academy
- It represents an early example of a university-led space mission
- It was launched using a Minotaur I launch vehicle
- It has the COSPAR ID 2000-004D and SCN 26064 identifiers
- It serves as a prototype for future academic space projects

### Body
#### Technical Specifications
FalconSat 1 is classified as both an artificial satellite and a spacecraft. The satellite was developed by the United States Air Force Academy and launched on January 27, 2000. The launch occurred from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 8 using a Minotaur I launch vehicle.

#### Launch Details
The rocket launch took place at Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 8 on January 27, 2000. The Minotaur I launch vehicle was used to place the satellite into orbit. The satellite was assigned the COSPAR ID 2000-004D and the SCN identifier 26064.

#### Classification
As an artificial satellite, FalconSat 1 operates in Earth's orbit as a human-made object. It belongs to the broader category of spacecraft designed for space flight. The satellite's development and operation represent an important milestone in academic space exploration.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report