# PHOENIX
**Wikidata**: [Q105828616](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q105828616)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/phoenix-q105828616

## Summary
PHOENIX is a CubeSat, a type of miniaturized satellite composed of 10cm-sided cubic modules. It was launched on April 18, 2017, aboard an Atlas V 401 rocket as part of a United Launch Alliance mission.

## Key Facts
- **Type**: CubeSat (miniaturized satellite with 10cm-sided cubic modules)  
- **Launch Date**: April 18, 2017  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Atlas V 401 (United Launch Alliance)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-067LP  
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 42706  
- **Wikipedia Coverage**: Available in Chinese (zh)  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: `/g/11kn34dyn2`  

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is PHOENIX?  
A: PHOENIX is a CubeSat, a small satellite built from standardized 10cm cubic modules.  

### Q: When was PHOENIX launched?  
A: It was launched on April 18, 2017, aboard an Atlas V 401 rocket.  

### Q: What is the purpose of PHOENIX?  
A: While specific mission details aren't provided in the source material, CubeSats like PHOENIX are typically used for scientific research, technology demonstrations, or educational purposes.  

## Why It Matters  
PHOENIX represents the growing trend of miniaturized satellites democratizing access to space. As a CubeSat, it exemplifies how smaller, cost-effective satellites can perform tasks traditionally reserved for larger, more expensive spacecraft. CubeSats like PHOENIX enable universities, startups, and smaller nations to participate in space exploration and technology development. The use of standardized modules reduces costs and accelerates deployment, making space more accessible for experimentation and innovation.  

## Notable For  
- Being part of the CubeSat class, which revolutionized small satellite technology.  
- Launched aboard the reliable Atlas V 401 rocket, a proven launch vehicle.  
- One of many CubeSats contributing to the diversification of space missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date**: April 18, 2017  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Atlas V 401, operated by United Launch Alliance.  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1998-067LP (identifies it uniquely in space mission records).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: CubeSat (modular 10cm cubic units).  
- **Catalog Number**: 42706 (assigned by the Space Surveillance Network).  

### Documentation  
- Primary references include Wikidata (`Q6272367`) and Chinese Wikipedia (`zh`).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report