# LaoSat 1

> artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18469905](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18469905)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/laosat-1

## Summary
LaoSat 1 is a communications satellite launched by Laos on November 20, 2015. It was deployed from China's Xichang Satellite Launch Center using a Long March 3B launch vehicle to provide telecommunications services.

## Key Facts
- LaoSat 1 is classified as both a communications satellite and an artificial satellite
- Launch date: November 20, 2015
- Launch location: Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China
- Deployed using a Long March 3B launch vehicle
- Has the COSPAR ID 2015-067A
- Also known by aliases Lao Sat1 and LAOSAT 1
- Has SCN value 41034
- Sitelinks available in 6 languages: German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Latvian, and Portuguese

## FAQs
### Q: What is LaoSat 1?
A: LaoSat 1 is a communications satellite that was launched by Laos in cooperation with China. It serves as an artificial satellite designed specifically for telecommunications purposes.

### Q: When and where was LaoSat 1 launched?
A: LaoSat 1 was launched on November 20, 2015 from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in China. The satellite was deployed using a Long March 3B rocket.

### Q: What makes LaoSat 1 significant for Laos?
A: LaoSat 1 represents Laos' entry into space communications infrastructure. As a landlocked country, the satellite provides crucial telecommunications capabilities that overcome geographical limitations.

### Q: What identifiers does LaoSat 1 have?
A: LaoSat 1 has the COSPAR ID 2015-067A and SCN value 41034. It is also listed with Google Knowledge Graph ID /g/1ywpnwjkh and Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "41034"].

## Why It Matters
LaoSat 1 represents a significant advancement in Laos' technological infrastructure by providing essential telecommunications services through satellite technology. As a landlocked nation, Laos faces unique challenges in establishing reliable communication networks, which this satellite helps address. The project demonstrates increasing international space cooperation, particularly between developing nations and established spacefaring countries like China. The satellite deployment on a Long March 3B rocket highlights the growing trend of utilizing established space technologies to develop nations' capabilities. This partnership model allows for cost-effective development of national space infrastructure while fostering diplomatic and technological exchange between the countries.

## Notable For
- Laos' first major communications satellite, establishing the nation's presence in space communications
- Deployed via China's Long March 3B launch vehicle, representing a model of space technology transfer to developing nations
- Has international sitelinks in 6 languages, showing global interest in the satellite program
- Assigned COSPAR ID 2015-067A, following international standards for space object registration
- Part of the growing trend of developing nations accessing space through international partnerships rather than developing indigenous launch capabilities

## Body
### Basic Information
LaoSat 1 is a communications satellite and artificial satellite with several identifiers. It has COSPAR ID 2015-067A and SCN value 41034. The satellite also operates under the aliases Lao Sat1 and LAOSAT 1.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: November 20, 2015
- Launch location: Xichang Satellite Launch Center
- Launch vehicle: Long March 3B
- The launch is recorded as a significant event with the qualifier "rocket launch"

### Classification
LaoSat 1 is classified as both:
- Communications satellite — designed for telecommunications purposes
- Artificial satellite — human-made object put into orbit

### Digital Presence
The satellite has established digital presence through:
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/1ywpnwjkh
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "41034"]
- Sitelinks in 6 languages: German (de), Indonesian (id), Italian (it), Japanese (ja), Latvian (lv), and Portuguese (pt)

### Related Entities
LaoSat 1 is related to:
- Artificial satellite class (142 sitelinks)
- Communications satellite class (66 sitelinks)
- Long March 3B launch vehicle class (20 sitelinks)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report