# ISAT
**Wikidata**: [Q62605883](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q62605883)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/isat

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **ISAT** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
ISAT is a German CubeSat, a miniaturized satellite built from 10cm-sided cubic modules. It was launched on December 27, 2018, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket and is identified by the COSPAR ID 2018-111D.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: CubeSat (miniaturized satellite)  
- **Country**: Germany  
- **Launch Date**: December 27, 2018  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2018-111D  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 43879  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is ISAT?  
A: ISAT is a German CubeSat, a small satellite made of 10cm cubic modules, launched in 2018 for space research or technology demonstration.  

### Q: When was ISAT launched?  
A: ISAT was launched on December 27, 2018, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  

### Q: What type of satellite is ISAT?  
A: ISAT is a CubeSat, a class of miniaturized satellites standardized to 10cm cubic units.  

## Why It Matters  
ISAT represents the growing trend of CubeSats, which democratize access to space by enabling universities, research institutions, and smaller nations to conduct affordable space missions. Its launch aboard a Soyuz-2.1a highlights the versatility of CubeSats in leveraging existing launch infrastructure. While specific mission details are unavailable, ISAT likely contributed to advancements in satellite technology, Earth observation, or communications, aligning with broader efforts to miniaturize and optimize space hardware.  

## Notable For  
- Being part of the CubeSat class, a cost-effective platform for space research.  
- Launched aboard a Soyuz-2.1a, a proven Russian rocket variant.  
- One of few German CubeSats with documented launch records.  

## Body  
### Classification  
- **Instance of**: CubeSat (references: Wikidata)  

### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 27, 2018  
- **Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a (references: Wikidata)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2018-111D  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Standard CubeSat dimensions**: 10cm cubic modules (implied by CubeSat classification).  

### Identification  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 43879 (references: Wikidata)  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report