# First-MOVE

> German picosatellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1419241](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1419241)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/first-move

## Summary
First-MOVE (Munich Orbital Verification Experiment) is a German picosatellite classified as a CubeSat. Launched on November 21, 2013, it was delivered into orbit using a Dnepr rocket from the Dombarovsky site. The satellite is tracked internationally under the designator 2013-066Z and Satellite Catalog Number 39439.

## Key Facts
*   **Official Name:** Munich Orbital Verification Experiment (also styled as FIRST-MOVE).
*   **Classification:** It is an artificial satellite and a CubeSat, a type of miniaturized satellite composed of 10cm-sided cubic modules.
*   **Launch Date:** November 21, 2013.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Dnepr (a converted Satan ICBM used as a satellite launch vehicle).
*   **Launch Site:** Dombarovsky.
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2013-066Z.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 39439.
*   **Origin:** Described as a German picosatellite.

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is First-MOVE?
A: First-MOVE is a German picosatellite classified as a CubeSat. It is a miniaturized artificial satellite built from standard 10cm cubic modules.

### Q: When and how was First-MOVE launched?
A: First-MOVE was launched on November 21, 2013. It was sent into orbit aboard a Dnepr rocket, which is a converted Satan ICBM, from the Dombarovsky launch site.

### Q: What are the identifiers for First-MOVE?
A: The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 2013-066Z and the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 39439. It is also known by the alias "Munich Orbital Verification Experiment."

## Why It Matters
First-MOVE represents a specific class of space technology known as CubeSats, which have democratized access to space by utilizing standard dimensions (10cm-sided cubic modules) and commercial off-the-shelf components. As a German picosatellite, it contributes to the legacy of European university-level space research and development.

The entry is significant for its association with the Dnepr launch vehicle, a system notable for converting former Soviet "Satan" ICBMs into commercial space launchers. This conversion process allowed for the cost-effective deployment of multiple small satellites, like First-MOVE, into orbit. By successfully reaching orbit on November 21, 2013, from Dombarovsky, the satellite served as a functional example of miniaturized orbital technology. Its existence underscores the shift in the aerospace industry toward smaller, more efficient platforms capable of performing dedicated missions without the massive overhead of traditional satellite architectures.

## Notable For
*   **German Picosatellite:** A distinct example of small-scale satellite development originating from Germany.
*   **CubeSat Standard:** Adherence to the specific class of miniaturized satellites based on 10cm cubic modules.
*   **Dnepr Launch Participant:** Utilization of a converted Cold War-era ICBM (Satan) for peaceful scientific deployment.
*   **Specific Orbital Tracking:** Uniquely identified in space catalogs via its COSPAR ID (2013-066Z) and SCN (39439).

## Body
### Classification and Nomenclature
First-MOVE is defined in knowledge bases as a German picosatellite and an instance of an artificial satellite. It falls under the specific class of **CubeSats**, which are characterized by their miniaturized size and standardization. The name "MOVE" stands for **Munich Orbital Verification Experiment**, linking the entity to its geographic origin. It also holds the Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/12377401`.

### Launch and Deployment
The satellite's primary operational milestone was its deployment during a **rocket launch** event.
*   **Date:** The launch took place on **November 21, 2013**.
*   **Location:** The start point for the mission was **Dombarovsky**, a known launch site for the Dnepr program.
*   **Vehicle:** The launch vehicle used was the **Dnepr**, a rocket system derived from the R-36MUTTH (SS-18 Satan) ICBM.

### Technical Identifiers
First-MOVE is tracked using standard international satellite identifiers.
*   **COSPAR International Designator:** 2013-066Z. This code indicates the year of launch (2013), the specific launch of that year (066), and the specific component (Z).
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 39439. This is the sequential number assigned by the US Space Command.
*   **Wolfram Language Entity:** Within computational systems, it is represented as `Entity["Satellite", "39439"]`.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report