# Iskra-MAI-85

> Russian cubesat

**Wikidata**: [Q55285979](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q55285979)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/iskra-mai-85

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Iskra-MAI-85**:

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## Summary  
Iskra-MAI-85 is a Russian CubeSat, a miniaturized satellite developed by the Moscow Aviation Institute. It was launched on July 14, 2017, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket as part of a larger mission. The satellite is classified as a CubeSat, adhering to the standard 10cm-sided cubic module design.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: CubeSat (miniaturized satellite)  
- **Developer**: Moscow Aviation Institute  
- **Launch Date**: July 14, 2017  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-042C  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 42827  
- **Instance Of**: CubeSat (verified by Wikidata)  
- **Wikidata Description**: Russian cubesat  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is Iskra-MAI-85?  
A: Iskra-MAI-85 is a Russian CubeSat developed by the Moscow Aviation Institute, launched in 2017 as part of a Soyuz-2.1a mission.  

### Q: When was Iskra-MAI-85 launched?  
A: It was launched on July 14, 2017, aboard a Soyuz-2.1a rocket.  

### Q: Who developed Iskra-MAI-85?  
A: The satellite was designed and built by the Moscow Aviation Institute.  

## Why It Matters  
Iskra-MAI-85 represents Russia's participation in the growing field of CubeSat technology, which enables cost-effective space research and education. As a CubeSat, it adheres to standardized dimensions, making it easier to deploy alongside other payloads. Its development by the Moscow Aviation Institute highlights the role of academic institutions in advancing space technology. While specific mission details are limited, its launch demonstrates Russia's commitment to leveraging miniaturized satellites for scientific and educational purposes.  

## Notable For  
- **Academic Origin**: Developed by the Moscow Aviation Institute, emphasizing educational involvement in space technology.  
- **Standardized Design**: Follows the CubeSat form factor, ensuring compatibility with common deployment systems.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Deployed via Soyuz-2.1a, a reliable and widely used Russian rocket.  

## Body  
### Classification  
- **Instance Of**: CubeSat (verified by Wikidata)  
- **Size**: Adheres to the CubeSat standard (10cm-sided cubic modules).  

### Development  
- **Designed By**: Moscow Aviation Institute  

### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date**: July 14, 2017  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-2.1a  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2017-042C  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 42827  

### References  
- Wikidata and academic sources confirm its classification and launch details.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report