# Foton

> satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q52047](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q52047)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foton_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/foton

## Summary
Foton is a spacecraft that functions as an artificial satellite orbiting Earth, part of the Soyuz programme. It belongs to the Foton-M class of satellites designed for various space missions.

## Key Facts
- Foton is classified as both a spacecraft and an artificial satellite of Earth
- It is part of the Soyuz programme
- Foton has a subclass relationship with Foton-M (sitelink_count: 3)
- The satellite has a Japanese alias: フォトン計画
- It has a Freebase ID: /m/09dvt5 (reference: P248: Q15241312, published 2013-10-28)
- Foton has Wikipedia articles in multiple languages including English, German, French, and others
- It has 15 sitelinks across different Wikipedia language editions
- The Encyclopedia of China (third edition) has an entry for Foton with ID 401874
- Related entities include Foton 1 (sitelink_count: 3), Foton 3 (sitelink_count: 3), and Young Engineers' Satellite 2 (sitelink_count: 7)

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of Foton satellites?
A: Foton is a spacecraft that functions as an artificial satellite orbiting Earth, specifically part of the Soyuz programme. It belongs to the Foton-M class of satellites designed for various space missions.

### Q: How many Foton satellites have been launched?
A: According to the related entities mentioned, specific Foton satellites include Foton 1 and Foton 3, suggesting a series of satellites with these designations.

### Q: What organizations were involved in Foton development?
A: Foton is part of the Soyuz programme, which is a Soviet/Russian space programme. The Young Engineers' Satellite 2, mentioned as related, indicates some involvement with educational institutions.

### Q: Where can I find more information about Foton?
A: Information about Foton is available on Wikipedia in multiple languages (English, German, French, etc.) and in the Encyclopedia of China with ID 401874.

## Why It Matters
Foton satellites represent an important component of the Soyuz programme, contributing to space exploration and research. As artificial satellites orbiting Earth, they likely serve various scientific and technological purposes that advance our understanding of space environments and satellite technology. The inclusion of related student-built satellites like the Young Engineers' Satellite 2 also highlights Foton's role in inspiring and facilitating educational initiatives in space technology.

## Notable For
- Being part of the prestigious Soyuz programme, one of the longest-running space programmes in history
- Having a specific subclass designation (Foton-M) that distinguishes it from other spacecraft
- Japanese recognition with the alias フォトン計画, indicating international significance
- Representation in the Encyclopedia of China with a specific entry ID
- Having multiple Wikipedia language editions, demonstrating its importance across different regions and cultures

## Body
### Classification and Relationships
Foton is classified as both a spacecraft and an artificial satellite of Earth. It belongs to the Foton-M class, suggesting it is part of a specific series or model within satellite technology. Foton is part of the broader Soyuz programme, which is one of the longest-running space programmes.

### Technical Details and Identification
Foton has several identifiers that help classify and locate information about it:
- Freebase ID: /m/09dvt5
- Encyclopedia of China (third edition) ID: 401874
- Wikipedia title: "Foton (satellite)"
- Commons category: "Foton (satellite)"

### Documentation and Recognition
The satellite has been documented in multiple ways:
- Has Wikipedia articles in at least 10 languages (az, be, commons, cs, de, en, fr, gl, he, hu)
- Has 15 sitelinks across different Wikipedia language editions
- Has a Japanese alias: フォトン計画
- Has a specific image available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Foton12.jpg

### Related Entities
Foton is related to several other space-related entities:
- Foton 1 and Foton 3 (specific satellite instances)
- Young Engineers' Satellite 2 (a student-built tether satellite)
- Artificial satellite of the Earth (as a general class)
- Spacecraft (as a general class)

### Differentiation
Foton is specifically differentiated from:
- "Photon" (with disambiguation between descriptive and disambiguation pages)
- "Foton" (again with disambiguation between descriptive and disambiguation pages)

## Schema Markup
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## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013