# PICOSAT 3

> 26091

**Wikidata**: [Q111497773](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111497773)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/picosat-3

## Summary
PICOSAT 3 is an artificial satellite. It is identified in the cited knowledge sources with the numeric descriptor "26091" and mapped in the Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "26091"].

## Key Facts
- PICOSAT 3 is an instance of an artificial satellite.
- The Wikidata description associated with PICOSAT 3 is "26091".
- The Wolfram Language entity code for PICOSAT 3 is Entity["Satellite", "26091"].
- The provided source material does not include a launch date for PICOSAT 3.
- The provided source material does not list an operator, owner, or manufacturer for PICOSAT 3.
- The provided source material does not include technical specifications (mass, dimensions, orbital parameters, payloads) for PICOSAT 3.
- The entity is linked conceptually to the class "artificial satellite" (a human-made object placed into orbit).

## FAQs
### Q: What is PICOSAT 3?
A: PICOSAT 3 is an artificial satellite. It appears in the cited datasets with the identifier "26091" and a Wolfram Language entity mapping.

### Q: Who operates or built PICOSAT 3?
A: That information is not provided in the source material. The available record does not list an operator, owner, or manufacturer.

### Q: When was PICOSAT 3 launched and what are its technical specifications?
A: The source material does not include a launch date or technical specifications such as mass, dimensions, payload, or orbital parameters.

### Q: Where can I find the dataset entries that mention PICOSAT 3?
A: The provided references include a Wikidata description ("26091") and a Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "26091"]. Those identifiers are the recorded pointers in the supplied material.

## Why It Matters
Clear, consistent identifiers and classification matter for satellites because they enable reliable cataloging, cross-referencing, and data integration across databases and research tools. PICOSAT 3’s presence in structured knowledge sources — shown by its Wikidata descriptor and Wolfram Language entity mapping — makes it discoverable to analysts, catalog maintainers, and automated systems that aggregate information about space objects. Even when technical or operational details are not present in a given source, having a canonical identifier reduces ambiguity and helps link disparate records (for example, observation logs, orbital catalogs, and academic references) to a single entity. For researchers and engineers working in space situational awareness, mission analysis, or historical cataloging, entries like PICOSAT 3 serve as nodes in a larger information graph that supports tracking, historical study, and data validation. The limited information available in the provided material also highlights common gaps in public datasets and the need to consult multiple authoritative sources for complete satellite histories.

## Notable For
- Being explicitly classified as an artificial satellite in the provided sources.
- Having the Wikidata description "26091" as its recorded descriptor in the cited material.
- Being mapped in the Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "26091"], providing a machine-readable reference.
- The scarcity of technical, operational, or launch information in the provided record (notable as an example of limited dataset coverage).

## Body

### Classification
- Instance type: artificial satellite.
- Related class: artificial satellite — defined as a human-made object put into orbit.

### Identifiers and database mappings
- Wikidata description: "26091".
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "26091"].

### Available data in the provided source
- The source lists the entity name (PICOSAT 3), its classification (artificial satellite), and the numeric descriptor "26091".
- The Wolfram Language mapping is present in the provided structured properties.

### Missing or unlisted details in the provided source
- No launch date is given.
- No operator, owner, or manufacturer is given.
- No technical specifications (mass, dimensions, payload) are given.
- No orbital parameters (inclination, altitude, period) are given.

### Data provenance and caveats
- All facts above are drawn solely from the supplied source material.
- The entry reflects the presence of canonical identifiers in knowledge systems but does not imply additional operational or technical attributes beyond what is stated.
- To obtain additional details not present here, consult authoritative satellite catalogs or the primary datasets referenced by the identifiers (for example, the full Wikidata record or the Wolfram databases).