# ICO G1

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1463522](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1463522)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/ico-g1

## Summary
ICO G1 is a communications satellite that was launched on April 14, 2008 using an Atlas V 421 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41.

## Key Facts
- It is classified as a communications satellite.
- Launched on April 14, 2008.
- Launched from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41.
- Launched using an Atlas V 421 rocket.
- Has the COSPAR ID 2008-016A.
- Has aliases including ICO-G1 and DBSD-G1.
- Has a SCN identifier of 32763.

## FAQs
### Q: When was ICO G1 launched?
A: It was launched on April 14, 2008.

### Q: What type of vehicle was used to launch ICO G1?
A: An Atlas V 421 rocket was used for the launch.

### Q: Where was ICO G1 launched from?
A: It was launched from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41.

## Why It Matters
ICO G1 represents a communications satellite launched as part of the International Communications Organization's (ICO) satellite constellation. Launched in 2008, it contributed to the development of global mobile and fixed communications services, advancing telecommunications technology and supporting improved connectivity across various regions. The satellite's operational status and the broader ICO constellation have implications for global communication infrastructure and the evolution of satellite-based services.

## Notable For
- It was launched using an Atlas V 421 rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle capable of deploying large satellites.
- It has the COSPAR ID 2008-016A, a unique identifier for satellites in orbit.
- It operates as part of the ICO satellite constellation, providing communications services.
- It has multiple naming conventions including ICO-G1 and DBSD-G1.
- It was deployed from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41, a major launch site for significant space missions.

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- COSPAR ID: 2008-016A
- SCN: 32763
- Launch Vehicle: Atlas V 421
- Launch Date: April 14, 2008
- Launch Site: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41

### Operational Classification
- Classification: Communications satellite
- Aliases: ICO-G1, DBSD-G1, ICO G1
- Wikipedia language support: Available in German (de) and Portuguese (pt)

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully deployed on April 14, 2008, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 41 using an Atlas V 421 rocket. This launch marked the beginning of the ICO satellite's operational phase, positioning it as part of a network designed to provide global communications services.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report