# Picard

> artificial satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q762088](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q762088)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picard_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/picard

## Summary
Picard is an artificial satellite launched on June 15, 2010. It was deployed into orbit using a Dnepr launch vehicle from the Dombarovsky location. The object is classified as a human-made object put into an orbit.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Instance of an artificial satellite.
- **Launch Date:** June 15, 2010.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Dnepr (a converted Satan ICBM used as a satellite launch vehicle).
- **Launch Site:** Dombarovsky.
- **COSPAR ID:** 2010-028A.
- **NSSDCA ID:** 2010-028A.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 36598.
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch occurring on June 15, 2010, at Dombarovsky.
- **Wikipedia Title:** Picard (satellite).

## FAQs
### Q: When was the Picard satellite launched?
A: Picard was launched on June 15, 2010.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Picard?
A: The satellite was launched using a Dnepr rocket, which is a converted Satan ICBM used as a satellite launch vehicle.

### Q: Where did the launch of Picard take place?
A: The launch took place at Dombarovsky.

## Why It Matters
The entry for Picard represents a specific data point in the catalog of human-made objects in orbit. Its documentation highlights the logistical and technical details surrounding the deployment of artificial satellites during the early 21st century. Specifically, it illustrates the use of the Dneper launch system—a converted intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM)—for placing objects into orbit, reflecting a broader trend of repurposing military technology for scientific or commercial space applications. The precise tracking identifiers associated with Picard, such as the COSPAR ID and Satellite Catalog Number, ensure the object's distinct recognition within global space surveillance networks, preventing confusion with other debris or satellites.

## Notable For
- **Specific Identification:** Uniquely identified by the COSPAR/NSSDCA ID 2010-028A and SCN 36598.
- **Launch Configuration:** Utilized the Dnepr launch vehicle, distinguishing its launch method as a converted military rocket.
- **Global Documentation:** Recorded across multiple languages on Wikipedia (including German, English, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, and Ukrainian) and tracked by Wolfram Language as a distinct entity.

## Body

### Launch and Deployment
Picard was successfully inserted into orbit as an artificial satellite on June 15, 2010. The deployment was executed via a rocket launch classified as a significant event for the entity.

### Launch Infrastructure
The launch originated from Dombarovsky. The vehicle used to propel Picard into its designated orbit was the Dnepr. The Dnepr system is noted in related records as a converted Satan ICBM utilized for satellite launch operations.

### Identification and Tracking
Picard is tracked under standard international and scientific identifiers:
- **COSPAR ID:** 2010-028A
- **NSSDCA ID:** 2010-028A
- **Satellite Catalog Number:** 36598

These alphanumeric codes serve as the primary means of identification for the object within space agency databases and orbital tracking systems. The entity is further categorized in computational databases, such as the Wolfram Language, under the code `Entity["Satellite", "36598"]`.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013