# Fox-1Cliff

> American amateur radio satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q60314040](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60314040)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox-1Cliff)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/fox-1cliff

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Fox-1Cliff**:

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## Summary  
Fox-1Cliff (AO-95) is an American amateur radio CubeSat operated collaboratively by AMSAT, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Tech. Launched in 2018, it transmits amateur radio signals from low Earth orbit but experienced a radio receiver failure shortly after deployment.  

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Amateur radio satellite and CubeSat (1U, 10cm-sided cubic module).  
- **Launch Date**: December 3, 2018, at 18:34:05 UTC aboard a Falcon 9 rocket (serial number B1046.3) from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.  
- **Mass**: 1 kilogram.  
- **Operators**: AMSAT, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Tech.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2018-099N.  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit.  
- **Manufacturer**: AMSAT.  
- **Notable Event**: Radio receiver failure reported in December 2018.  
- **Aliases**: AO-95, AMSAT OSCAR 95, Fox-1C, OSCAR 95.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Fox-1Cliff's primary purpose?  
A: It is an amateur radio satellite designed to transmit signals for amateur radio operators worldwide, part of AMSAT's Fox-1 series of CubeSats.  

### Q: Why did Fox-1Cliff fail?  
A: The satellite experienced a radio receiver failure shortly after launch, limiting its operational capabilities.  

### Q: Who built and operates Fox-1Cliff?  
A: It was manufactured by AMSAT and is jointly operated by AMSAT, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Tech.  

## Why It Matters  
Fox-1Cliff represents advancements in amateur radio satellite technology, providing accessible communication tools for hobbyists and researchers. Despite its failure, it contributes to the growing CubeSat ecosystem, demonstrating collaborative efforts between universities and amateur radio organizations. Its launch aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 also highlights the increasing role of private spaceflight in deploying small satellites.  

## Notable For  
- **Collaboration**: Jointly operated by AMSAT, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Tech.  
- **CubeSat Design**: A 1U CubeSat, showcasing miniaturized satellite technology.  
- **Amateur Radio Role**: Part of AMSAT's Fox-1 series, supporting global amateur radio communications.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on **December 3, 2018**, aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9 (B1046.3) from **Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East**.  
- Deployment occurred as part of the **SSO-A** mission, carrying multiple small satellites.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1 kg.  
- **Dimensions**: 1U CubeSat (10×10×10 cm).  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (exact altitude not specified in sources).  

### Operational History  
- Experienced a **radio receiver failure** in December 2018, shortly after launch.  
- Despite the failure, it remains cataloged under COSPAR ID **2018-099N**.  

### Operators and Manufacturers  
- **Primary Manufacturer**: AMSAT.  
- **Operators**: AMSAT, Vanderbilt University, and Virginia Tech.  

### Related Entities  
- **Class**: CubeSat, amateur radio satellite.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Falcon 9 (SpaceX).  
- **Launch Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/fox-1c.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www.amsat.org/fox-1cliff-ao-95-commissioning-status/)