# LITUANICASAT 2

> 42768

**Wikidata**: [Q111471186](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471186)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/lituanicasat-2

## Summary
LITUANICASAT 2 is an artificial satellite with the designation 42768. It is a human-made object placed into orbit around Earth.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Wikidata description: 42768
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "42768"]
- Related class: artificial satellite (sitelink_count: 142)

## FAQs
### Q: What is LITUANICASAT 2?
A: LITUANICASAT 2 is an artificial satellite designated as 42768, which is a human-made object placed into Earth orbit.

### Q: What type of object is LITUANICASAT 2?
A: LITUANICASAT 2 is classified as an artificial satellite, meaning it is a human-made object that has been placed into orbit around Earth.

### Q: How is LITUANICASAT 2 identified in databases?
A: LITUANICASAT 2 is identified by the designation 42768 in various satellite databases and catalogs.

## Why It Matters
As an artificial satellite, LITUANICASAT 2 represents the technological capability to place human-made objects into Earth orbit. Artificial satellites serve numerous critical functions including communications, Earth observation, navigation, and scientific research. While specific details about LITUANICASAT 2's mission or capabilities are not provided in the source material, its existence as a cataloged satellite demonstrates Lithuania's participation in space technology and satellite deployment. The satellite contributes to the growing network of orbital objects that support modern technological infrastructure and scientific understanding of Earth and space.

## Notable For
- Designated as satellite 42768 in global catalogs
- Represents Lithuania's presence in space technology
- Classified as an artificial satellite (human-made orbital object)
- Part of the broader network of satellites orbiting Earth
- Documented in major satellite databases with sitelink_count of 142 for the artificial satellite class

## Body
### Classification and Identification
LITUANICASAT 2 is classified as an artificial satellite, which is defined as a human-made object placed into orbit around Earth. The satellite bears the designation 42768, which serves as its unique identifier in satellite catalogs and databases.

### Technical Classification
The satellite is categorized under the broader class of artificial satellites, which currently has a sitelink_count of 142, indicating the extensive documentation and cross-referencing available for this category of space objects. This classification places LITUANICASAT 2 within the established framework of human-made orbital objects.

### Database Representation
In computational knowledge systems, LITUANICASAT 2 is represented using the Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "42768"], which provides a standardized way to reference this specific satellite across various platforms and applications.

### Orbital Status
As an artificial satellite, LITUANICASAT 2 is in Earth orbit, though specific details about its orbital parameters, launch date, or operational status are not provided in the available source material. The satellite's presence in orbit contributes to the growing population of human-made objects circling Earth.