# HuskySat-1

> artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q85767804](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q85767804)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HuskySat-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/huskysat-1

## Summary  
HuskySat‑1 is a United States‑built CubeSat artificial satellite that was launched on 2 November 2019 aboard a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket from Wallops Island. It is part of the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington and carries the COSPAR identifier 2019‑071J.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 2 November 2019【source】  
- **Launch vehicle:** Antares (Northrop Grumman)【source】  
- **Launch site:** Wallops Island, Virginia, USA【source】  
- **Satellite class:** CubeSat (miniaturized 10 cm‑sided modular satellite)【source】  
- **Country of origin:** United States【source】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2019‑071J【source】  
- **Space‑craft catalogue number (SCN):** 45119【source】  
- **Official website:** https://sites.google.com/uw.edu/huskysatellitelab/huskysat-1【source】  
- **Audio telemetry sample:** https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/2020-03-31_2030z_HuskySat-1_TLM.wav【source】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is HuskySat‑1?  
A: HuskySat‑1 is a CubeSat‑class artificial satellite built in the United States and launched in November 2019 to demonstrate small‑satellite technology and support university‑level research.  

### Q: When and how was HuskySat‑1 launched?  
A: It was launched on 2 November 2019 aboard a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket from Wallops Island, Virginia.  

### Q: Which organization developed HuskySat‑1?  
A: The satellite was developed by the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington, as indicated by its official project website.  

### Q: What type of satellite is a CubeSat?  
A: A CubeSat is a miniaturized satellite built from 10 cm‑sided cubic modules, allowing low‑cost, rapid development for scientific and educational missions.  

### Q: Where can I find more information or data about HuskySat‑1?  
A: Detailed information, including mission updates and telemetry audio, is available on the project’s website and the Wikimedia Commons audio file linked above.  

## Why It Matters  
HuskySat‑1 exemplifies the growing role of CubeSats in democratizing access to space. By leveraging the low‑cost, modular design of CubeSats, university teams can conduct real‑world space experiments, test new technologies, and train the next generation of aerospace engineers. Its launch aboard the Antares vehicle from Wallops Island demonstrates that even modest‑size payloads can share launch opportunities with larger missions, optimizing launch economics and increasing flight frequency. The satellite’s telemetry data, publicly shared via an audio file, supports open‑science initiatives and encourages community engagement. As part of the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington, HuskySat‑1 also serves as a hands‑on educational platform, allowing students to experience the full lifecycle of a space mission—from design and integration to operations and data analysis—thereby strengthening the United States’ talent pipeline in satellite engineering and space research.  

## Notable For  
- First Husky Satellite Lab CubeSat to reach orbit.  
- Launched on a Northrop Grumman Antares rocket, a launch vehicle typically used for larger payloads.  
- Assigned a unique Space‑craft Catalogue Number (SCN 45119) and COSPAR ID (2019‑071J).  
- Provides publicly available telemetry audio for educational and research use.  
- Demonstrates successful collaboration between a university lab and commercial launch services.  

## Body  

### Overview  
- HuskySat‑1 is classified as an artificial satellite and a CubeSat.  
- It follows the standard 10 cm cubic module architecture common to CubeSats.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 2 November 2019.  
- **Vehicle:** Antares, produced by Northrop Grumman (United States).  
- **Site:** Wallops Island, Virginia, USA.  
- **Mission profile:** Shared launch with other payloads, leveraging the Antares rocket’s capacity.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class:** CubeSat (miniaturized satellite).  
- **Country:** United States.  
- **Identifiers:** COSPAR 2019‑071J; SCN 45119.  
- **Telemetry:** Sample audio file available from 31 March 2020 (2030 z).  

### Mission and Operations  
- Operated by the Husky Satellite Lab at the University of Washington.  
- Intended for technology demonstration, data collection, and student training.  
- Ongoing mission updates are posted on the project’s official website.  

### Related Entities  
- **CubeSat:** The broader class of miniaturized satellites to which HuskySat‑1 belongs.  
- **Antares:** The launch vehicle that delivered HuskySat‑1 to orbit.  

### References & Further Reading  
- Official project site: https://sites.google.com/uw.edu/huskysatellitelab/huskysat-1  
- Audio telemetry: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/2020-03-31_2030z_HuskySat-1_TLM.wav  

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*All information presented is derived from the provided source material.*

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report