# IRVINE01

> satellite built by high school students from Irvine, California, US

**Wikidata**: [Q60749359](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q60749359)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IRVINE01)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/irvine01

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **IRVINE01**:

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## Summary  
IRVINE01 is a CubeSat miniaturized satellite built by high school students from Irvine, California, USA. It was launched on November 11, 2018, aboard an Electron rocket as part of a mission to demonstrate student-led space technology projects.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: CubeSat (miniaturized satellite composed of 10cm-sided cubic modules)  
- **Launch Date**: November 11, 2018  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Electron (two-stage orbital launch vehicle)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2018-088D  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 43693  
- **Developers**: High school students from Irvine, California  
- **Wikidata Description**: "Satellite built by high school students from Irvine, California, US"  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is IRVINE01?  
A: IRVINE01 is a CubeSat satellite designed and built by high school students in Irvine, California. It was launched in 2018 to showcase student-led space projects.  

### Q: When was IRVINE01 launched?  
A: IRVINE01 was launched on November 11, 2018, aboard Rocket Lab's Electron rocket.  

### Q: What type of satellite is IRVINE01?  
A: IRVINE01 is a CubeSat, a class of miniaturized satellites made up of 10cm-sided cubic modules.  

## Why It Matters  
IRVINE01 represents a significant achievement in STEM education, demonstrating that high school students can contribute meaningfully to space technology. By designing and launching a functional CubeSat, the Irvine students showcased the potential of hands-on learning in inspiring future engineers and scientists. The project also highlights the growing accessibility of space missions through cost-effective platforms like CubeSats and commercial launch vehicles such as Electron. IRVINE01 serves as a model for other educational institutions aiming to integrate real-world aerospace projects into curricula.  

## Notable For  
- **Student-Led Development**: One of the few CubeSats built entirely by high school students.  
- **Educational Impact**: Demonstrates the feasibility of student participation in space missions.  
- **Commercial Launch**: Deployed via Rocket Lab's Electron, a private-sector orbital launch vehicle.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 11, 2018  
- **Vehicle**: Electron (two-stage rocket by Rocket Lab)  
- **Mission**: Part of a multi-payload launch (COSPAR ID: 2018-088D)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: CubeSat (standard 1U or larger configuration, exact size unspecified)  
- **Catalog Number**: 43693 (assigned by the US Space Command)  

### Development Background  
- **Creators**: High school students from Irvine, California  
- **Purpose**: Educational demonstration of student-built space technology  

### Legacy  
- **Inspiration**: Serves as a benchmark for future student-led satellite projects.  
- **Accessibility**: Highlights the role of commercial launch services in enabling educational missions.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report