# FIREBird 4

> 40378

**Wikidata**: [Q111471636](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471636)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/firebird-4

## Summary
FIREBird 4 is an artificial satellite with the designation 40378. It is a human-made object that has been placed into orbit around Earth.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Wikidata description: 40378
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "40378"]
- Related class: artificial satellite (sitelink_count: 142)

## FAQs
### Q: What is FIREBird 4?
A: FIREBird 4 is an artificial satellite designated as 40378. It is a human-made object that has been placed into orbit around Earth.

### Q: What type of object is FIREBird 4?
A: FIREBird 4 is classified as an artificial satellite, which is a human-made object put into an orbit.

### Q: How is FIREBird 4 identified in databases?
A: FIREBird 4 is identified by the designation 40378 in Wikidata and as Entity["Satellite", "40378"] in Wolfram Language.

## Why It Matters
As an artificial satellite, FIREBird 4 plays a role in Earth's orbital infrastructure. Satellites like FIREBird 4 are essential for various applications including communications, Earth observation, scientific research, and navigation. While specific details about FIREBird 4's mission or capabilities are not provided in the source material, its classification as an artificial satellite indicates it contributes to the network of human-made objects orbiting Earth that support modern technological systems and scientific endeavors.

## Notable For
- Classified as an artificial satellite with designation 40378
- Part of the broader category of human-made objects in Earth orbit
- Identified in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "40378"]
- Has a Wikidata description matching its designation number
- Related to the class of artificial satellites with 142 sitelinks

## Body
### Classification and Identification
FIREBird 4 is classified as an artificial satellite, which is defined as a human-made object put into an orbit. This classification places it within a specific category of space technology that includes thousands of other satellites orbiting Earth.

### Database References
The satellite is identified by multiple reference systems:
- Wikidata description: 40378
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "40378"]

### Related Classifications
FIREBird 4 is related to the broader class of artificial satellites, which has 142 sitelinks in Wikidata, indicating its connection to a well-documented category of space objects.

### Technical Context
While specific technical details about FIREBird 4's dimensions, launch date, or mission parameters are not provided in the source material, its classification as an artificial satellite suggests it shares characteristics with other satellites in terms of orbital mechanics and space-based operations.