# KySat-2

> former American CubeSat

**Wikidata**: [Q127976037](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q127976037)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/kysat-2

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **KySat-2**:

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## Summary  
KySat-2 was a former American CubeSat designed as a technology demonstration spacecraft. It was built and operated by Kentucky Space, launched in 2013 aboard a Minotaur I rocket, and decayed from orbit in 2015. The satellite aimed to test experimental technologies in low Earth orbit.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 20, 2013, at 01:15 UTC from Mid-Atlantic Regional Spaceport Launch Pad 0B.  
- **Mass**: 1 kilogram.  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (decayed on February 12, 2015).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Minotaur I (flight number 11).  
- **Operator/Manufacturer**: Kentucky Space.  
- **Power Source**: Solar cells.  
- **Preceded by**: KySat-1 (lost in a launch failure).  
- **Succeeded by**: SGSat.  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2013-064E.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 39384.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of KySat-2?  
A: KySat-2 was a technology demonstration CubeSat, testing experimental systems and capabilities in space.  

### Q: When did KySat-2 launch and decay?  
A: It launched on November 20, 2013, and re-entered Earth's atmosphere on February 12, 2015.  

### Q: Who built KySat-2?  
A: It was developed and operated by Kentucky Space, a collaborative aerospace initiative.  

## Why It Matters  
KySat-2 represented a step forward in CubeSat technology, demonstrating the feasibility of small, cost-effective satellites for educational and experimental purposes. Its mission contributed to the growing field of miniaturized satellites, which are now widely used for scientific research, Earth observation, and communications. By validating technologies in low Earth orbit, KySat-2 helped pave the way for future CubeSat missions, including those by universities and private organizations. Its legacy includes inspiring further advancements in small satellite design and deployment.

## Notable For  
- One of the early CubeSats developed by Kentucky Space.  
- Demonstrated the use of solar cells for power in a miniaturized satellite.  
- Part of a lineage of educational and experimental satellites (following KySat-1 and preceding SGSat).  

## Body  
### Launch and Mission  
- Launched on November 20, 2013, aboard a Minotaur I rocket.  
- Primary mission: Technology demonstration in low Earth orbit.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1 kg.  
- **Power**: Solar cell-powered.  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (decayed after ~15 months).  

### Operational History  
- Operated by Kentucky Space.  
- Re-entered Earth's atmosphere on February 12, 2015.  

### Related Satellites  
- **Predecessor**: KySat-1 (failed launch).  
- **Successor**: SGSat.  

## Schema Markup  
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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/kysat-2.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www.n2yo.com/satellite/?s=39384)