# Microsat 3

> 21582

**Wikidata**: [Q111499756](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111499756)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/microsat-3

## Summary
Microsat 3 is an artificial satellite with the designation 21582. It is a human-made object placed into orbit around Earth.

## Key Facts
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Wikidata description: 21582
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "21582"]
- Related to: artificial satellite class (sitelink_count: 142)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Microsat 3?
A: Microsat 3 is an artificial satellite designated as 21582. It is a human-made object that has been placed into orbit around Earth.

### Q: What type of object is Microsat 3?
A: Microsat 3 is classified as an artificial satellite, which is a human-made object intentionally placed into orbit.

### Q: How is Microsat 3 identified in databases?
A: Microsat 3 is identified by the designation 21582 in Wikidata and as Entity["Satellite", "21582"] in Wolfram Language.

## Why It Matters
Microsat 3 represents the ongoing human endeavor to place artificial objects in orbit for various purposes, though specific details about its mission or capabilities are not provided in the available source material. As an artificial satellite, it contributes to the growing network of human-made objects circling Earth, which serves numerous functions including communication, Earth observation, scientific research, and technology demonstration. The existence of Microsat 3, like other satellites, demonstrates our advancing capabilities in space technology and orbital mechanics. While we don't have specific information about its unique contributions, satellites in general play crucial roles in modern infrastructure, from GPS navigation to weather forecasting to global communications.

## Notable For
- Designated as 21582 in satellite registries
- Classified as an artificial satellite
- Has a Wolfram Language entity representation
- Part of the broader class of artificial satellites with 142 related sitelinks
- Represents human capability to place objects in Earth orbit

## Body
### Classification and Identification
Microsat 3 is classified as an artificial satellite, which places it in the category of human-made objects intentionally placed into orbit around Earth. The satellite is designated as 21582, which serves as its unique identifier in satellite registries and databases.

### Technical Representation
In computational knowledge systems, Microsat 3 is represented as Entity["Satellite", "21582"] in Wolfram Language, indicating its recognition in formal knowledge representation systems. This standardized identification allows for consistent referencing across different platforms and applications.

### Relationship to Satellite Class
Microsat 3 is related to the broader class of artificial satellites, which has 142 sitelinks associated with it. This suggests it is part of a well-documented and interconnected network of orbital objects, though specific details about its individual characteristics or mission are not provided in the available source material.

### Orbital Context
As an artificial satellite, Microsat 3 exists within the growing population of human-made objects in Earth's orbit. While we lack specific information about its orbital parameters, launch date, or operational purpose, its existence contributes to the overall satellite infrastructure that supports various modern technological functions.