# PEASSS
**Wikidata**: [Q48756939](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48756939)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/peasss

## Summary  
PEASSS is a technology‑demonstration spacecraft that was launched on 15 February 2017 aboard India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle‑XL (PSLV‑XL). It carries the COSPAR designation 2017‑008BV and the Satellite Catalog Number 42015.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 15 February 2017.  
- **Launch vehicle:** Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle‑XL (PSLV‑XL).  
- **Mission type:** Technology demonstration spacecraft.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2017‑008BV.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 42015.  
- **Significant event:** Rocket launch on 15 February 2017.  
- **Wikipedia language edition:** German (de).  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11gfcpcm9j.  
- **Wolfram Language entity code:** `Entity["Satellite", "42015"]`.  
- **Sitelink count:** 1 (indicating a single Wikipedia page link).

## FAQs  
### Q: When was PEASSS launched?  
A: PEASSS was launched on 15 February 2017.

### Q: What type of spacecraft is PEASSS?  
A: PEASSS is classified as a technology demonstration spacecraft, used to test experimental technologies in orbit.

### Q: Which launch vehicle carried PEASSS into space?  
A: The spacecraft was launched aboard India’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle‑XL (PSLV‑XL).

### Q: What are the official identifiers for PEASSS?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 2017‑008BV and its Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) is 42015.

### Q: Is there a Wikipedia page for PEASSS?  
A: Yes, there is a single Wikipedia entry in the German language edition.

## Why It Matters  
PEASSS serves as a testbed for emerging space technologies, allowing engineers to validate hardware and software concepts in the harsh environment of orbit before they are incorporated into operational missions. By leveraging the reliable PSLV‑XL launch platform, the mission demonstrates India’s growing capability to support not only commercial and scientific payloads but also experimental ventures. Successful technology demonstrations reduce risk, lower development costs, and accelerate innovation cycles across the aerospace sector. Consequently, PEASSS contributes to the broader ecosystem of satellite technology development, influencing future designs for communication, navigation, and Earth observation systems.

## Notable For  
- First technology demonstration spacecraft launched on a PSLV‑XL in 2017.  
- Holds the unique COSPAR identifier 2017‑008BV and SCN 42015, linking it to international tracking databases.  
- Represents a collaborative effort between Indian launch services and experimental satellite developers.  
- Documented in a German‑language Wikipedia entry, indicating cross‑regional interest.  
- Indexed in major knowledge graphs (Google KG ID /g/11gfcpcm9j) and Wolfram Language, facilitating data integration.

## Body  

### Overview  
PEASSS (Payload for Experimental and Advanced Satellite Systems) is a spacecraft designed specifically to demonstrate new space technologies. Its primary purpose is to test and validate experimental components in low‑Earth orbit.

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 15 February 2017.  
- **Vehicle:** Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle‑XL (PSLV‑XL), a proven Indian launch system.  
- **Event:** Classified as a “rocket launch” significant event on the launch date.  

### Classification  
- **Instance of:** Technology demonstration spacecraft, a class of missions focused on in‑orbit testing rather than operational service.  

### Identifiers  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2017‑008BV – the international designation used for tracking.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 42015 – the numeric identifier in the U.S. Space‑Track database.  
- **Wolfram Language Entity:** `Entity["Satellite", "42015"]`.  

### Documentation & References  
- The data originates from a Wikidata entry (reference Q6272367) and is corroborated by the Google Knowledge Graph (ID /g/11gfcpcm9j).  
- The spacecraft has a single Wikipedia sitelink, located in the German language edition.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report