# INVADER

> artificial satellite for artistic experiments in space

**Wikidata**: [Q16323053](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16323053)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/INVADER)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/invader

## Summary
INVADER is an artificial CubeSat satellite designed specifically for conducting artistic experiments in space. It was launched on February 27, 2014 aboard a Japanese H-IIA rocket, representing one of the earliest satellites created for artistic purposes in orbit.

## Key Facts
- INVADER is a CubeSat class satellite specifically designed for artistic experiments in space
- Launch date: February 27, 2014 at 18:37
- Launched from Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1 aboard an H-IIA-23 rocket
- COSPAR ID: 2014-009F (also used as NSSDCA ID)
- Alternative names include Interactive Satellite for Art and Design Experimental Research, Cubesat Oscar 77, CO-77, Artsat-1, OSCAR 77, and ARTSAT1
- Available in 4 Wikipedia languages: English (en), German (de), Indonesian (id), and Japanese (ja)
- Wikidata ID: 39577
- Identified as entity "39578" in Wolfram Language satellite database

## FAQs
### Q: What is the purpose of INVADER?
A: INVADER is a specialized CubeSat satellite designed for conducting artistic experiments in space. It serves as a platform for artists and designers to explore how creativity can be expressed in the unique environment of Earth's orbit.

### Q: When and how was INVADER launched?
A: INVADER was launched on February 27, 2014, at 18:37 from Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1. It was deployed using a Japanese H-IIA-23 rocket as part of a larger payload launch.

### Q: How is INVADER classified in space technology?
A: INVADER belongs to the CubeSat class of satellites, which are miniaturized satellites standardized in 10cm-sided cubic modules. It carries the designation OSCAR 77 in the amateur satellite organization system.

### Q: What makes INVADER unique compared to other satellites?
A: INVADER stands out as one of the earliest satellites specifically designed for artistic purposes in space. Unlike most satellites focused on scientific or commercial applications, INVADER prioritizes creative experimentation and artistic expression in the orbital environment.

## Why It Matters
INVADER represents a significant intersection of art and space technology, expanding the boundaries of how satellites are perceived and utilized. As one of the first satellites explicitly designed for artistic experiments, it demonstrates the viability of using CubeSat platforms for creative purposes, opening new possibilities for space-based art and design. Its launch helped establish a precedent for future artistic satellites, showing that the constraints of space can inspire rather than limit creative expression. INVADER also played an important role in democratizing access to space for artistic communities, proving that even small, relatively low-cost satellites can serve unconventional purposes beyond traditional scientific or commercial applications.

## Notable For
- One of the first satellites specifically designed for artistic experiments in space
- Part of the OSCAR (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) series with the designation OSCAR 77
- Combines the standardized CubeSat platform with non-scientific artistic purposes
- Demonstrates the viability of using small satellites (CubeSats) for creative rather than strictly scientific applications
- Multi-named recognition with several aliases including Artsat-1 and Interactive Satellite for Art and Design Experimental Research

## Body
### Overview
INVADER is a specialized artificial satellite designed for conducting artistic experiments in space. It belongs to the CubeSat class of satellites, which are standardized in 10cm-sided cubic modules. The satellite represents a unique intersection of technology and creativity, serving as a platform for artistic expression in the orbital environment.

### Technical Specifications
- Instance of: CubeSat
- Dimensions: Standard CubeSat configuration (10cm per side)
- COSPAR ID: 2014-009F
- NSSDCA ID: 2014-009F
- Wikidata ID: 39577
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "39578"]
- Freebase ID: /m/0108gw6k

### Launch Details
- Launch date: February 27, 2014
- Launch time: 18:37
- Launch site: Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1
- Launch vehicle: H-IIA (specifically H-IIA-23 configuration)
- Purpose: rocket launch event
- Alternative mission name: Interactive Satellite for Art and Design Experimental Research

### Identifiers and Recognition
- Primary Wikipedia title: INVADER
- Available in multiple Wikipedia languages: English (en), German (de), Indonesian (id), and Japanese (ja)
- Website presence: 4 sitelinks total
- Alternate names include: Cubesat Oscar 77, CO-77, Artsat-1, OSCAR 77, and ARTSAT1

### Classification
- Scientific classification: artificial satellite for artistic experiments in space
- Function type: experimental satellite for artistic purposes
- Series affiliation: OSCAR (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) series
- Platform type: CubeSat (miniaturized satellite)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report