# Maya-4

> Philippine CubeSat

**Wikidata**: [Q113470546](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113470546)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/maya-4

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Maya-4** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
Maya-4 is a Philippine CubeSat, a small technology demonstration spacecraft designed to test experimental technologies in low Earth orbit. It was manufactured by the Kyushu Institute of Technology and operated by the University of the Philippines Diliman. Launched in 2021, it decayed from orbit in 2022.

## Key Facts  
- **Class**: Technology demonstration spacecraft  
- **Mass**: 1.15 kilograms  
- **Launch Date**: August 29, 2021 (via Falcon 9 Block 5 from Kennedy Space Center)  
- **Operator**: University of the Philippines Diliman  
- **Manufacturer**: Kyushu Institute of Technology  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (decayed on August 8, 2022)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067ST  
- **Preceded by**: Maya-2  
- **Succeeded by**: Maya-5 and Maya-6  
- **Funder**: Department of Science and Technology (Philippines)  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Maya-4?  
A: Maya-4 was a CubeSat designed to demonstrate experimental technologies in space, serving as part of the Philippines' efforts to advance its space capabilities.  

### Q: How long was Maya-4 operational?  
A: Maya-4 was launched on August 29, 2021, and remained in orbit until its decay on August 8, 2022.  

### Q: Who built Maya-4?  
A: It was manufactured by Japan's Kyushu Institute of Technology and operated by the University of the Philippines Diliman.  

## Why It Matters  
Maya-4 represents the Philippines' growing involvement in space technology, showcasing the country's ability to collaborate internationally on satellite development. As part of the Maya satellite series, it contributed to advancements in small satellite technology and provided valuable data for future missions. Its brief but successful operation demonstrated the feasibility of CubeSats for scientific and educational purposes, paving the way for subsequent Philippine satellites like Maya-5 and Maya-6.  

## Notable For  
- One of the first Philippine CubeSats to demonstrate technology in low Earth orbit.  
- Part of a collaborative effort between the Philippines and Japan's Kyushu Institute of Technology.  
- Weighed only 1.15 kg, highlighting the miniaturization of space technology.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on August 29, 2021, aboard a Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket from Kennedy Space Center.  
- Deployed from the International Space Station into low Earth orbit.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1.15 kg  
- **Orbit**: Low Earth orbit (decayed after ~11 months).  
- **Manufacturer**: Kyushu Institute of Technology (Japan).  

### Mission Timeline  
- **Start Time**: October 6, 2021 (operational deployment).  
- **End Time**: August 8, 2022 (orbit decay).  

### Related Satellites  
- Preceded by Maya-2.  
- Succeeded by Maya-5 and Maya-6.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Maya-3 and Maya-4](https://stamina4space.upd.edu.ph/satellites-page/maya-3and4/)