# FASAT-B
**Wikidata**: [Q5853900](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5853900)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fasat-b

## Summary
FASAT-B is a Chilean Earth observation satellite launched on July 10, 1998, using a Zenit-2 rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45. It was designed to observe Earth from orbit as part of Chile's space program.

## Key Facts
- FASAT-B is an Earth observation satellite designed to observe Earth from orbit
- It was launched on July 10, 1998
- It belongs to Chile
- It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- It was launched using a Zenit-2 rocket
- Its COSPAR ID is 1998-043B
- Its SCN (satellite catalog number) is 25395
- It has a Wikipedia page available in Spanish

## FAQs
### Q: What is FASAT-B?
A: FASAT-B is a Chilean Earth observation satellite launched on July 10, 1998. It was designed to observe Earth from orbit using a Zenit-2 rocket launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 in Kazakhstan.

### Q: When and where was FASAT-B launched?
A: FASAT-B was launched on July 10, 1998, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 in Kazakhstan using a Zenit-2 rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of FASAT-B?
A: FASAT-B is an Earth observation satellite designed to observe Earth from orbit, supporting Chile's space program and providing valuable data for various applications.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch FASAT-B?
A: FASAT-B was launched using a Zenit-2 rocket, which is a Ukrainian-Russian rocket designed for launching satellites.

## Why It Matters
FASAT-B represents Chile's entry into the space observation domain, marking an important milestone for the country's space program. As an Earth observation satellite, it provides valuable data that can be used for various applications including environmental monitoring, disaster management, and resource assessment. The satellite's launch on July 10, 1998, demonstrated Chile's capability to participate in international space missions and contributed to the growing global network of Earth observation satellites.

## Notable For
- Being Chile's Earth observation satellite, contributing to the country's space program
- Being launched using a Zenit-2 rocket, a Ukrainian-Russian launch vehicle
- Having a COSPAR ID of 1998-043B, which is an international identifier for space objects
- Being designed specifically for Earth observation from orbit
- Having a SCN (satellite catalog number) of 25395, which is used to track and identify the satellite

## Body
### Overview
FASAT-B is an Earth observation satellite belonging to Chile. It was launched on July 10, 1998, from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 using a Zenit-2 rocket. The satellite is designed to observe Earth from orbit, providing valuable data for various applications.

### Technical Specifications
- Type: Earth observation satellite
- Country: Chile
- COSPAR ID: 1998-043B
- SCN (Satellite Catalog Number): 25395
- Launch Date: July 10, 1998
- Launch Site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- Launch Vehicle: Zenit-2

### Related Entities
- Earth observation satellite: The class of satellites to which FASAT-B belongs
- Zenit-2: The Ukrainian-Russian rocket used to launch FASAT-B
- Zenit: The rocket family that includes the Zenit-2 used for launching satellites

### Identification and References
- Wikipedia Languages: Spanish (es)
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/122fpslv
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "25395"]
- Sitelink Count: 1

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report