# PicoSAT-9

> 26930

**Wikidata**: [Q7191001](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7191001)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/picosat-9

## Summary
PicoSAT-9 is a technology demonstration spacecraft launched on September 30, 2001, as part of the PicoSAT microsatellite program designed to test electronic components in space conditions.

## Key Facts
- PicoSAT-9 has the identifier 26930
- It was launched on September 30, 2001
- It was launched from Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska
- It was launched using an Athena I launch vehicle
- It has a COSPAR ID of 2001-043B
- It is classified as a technology demonstration spacecraft
- It is part of the PicoSAT class of microsatellites
- It has an alias "Picosat 9"

## FAQs
### Q: What is PicoSAT-9?
A: PicoSAT-9 is a technology demonstration spacecraft that was launched on September 30, 2001. It belongs to the PicoSAT class of microsatellites designed to test electronic components and systems in space conditions.

### Q: When and where was PicoSAT-9 launched?
A: PicoSAT-9 was launched on September 30, 2001, from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska using an Athena I launch vehicle.

### Q: What was the purpose of PicoSAT-9?
A: PicoSAT-9 was designed as a technology demonstration spacecraft to test electronic components and systems in space conditions as part of the PicoSAT microsatellite program.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of PicoSAT-9?
A: The COSPAR ID of PicoSAT-9 is 2001-043B.

## Why It Matters
PicoSAT-9 represents an important step in the development of microsatellite technology for space testing. As part of the PicoSAT program, it contributed to advancing our understanding of how electronic components and systems perform in the harsh environment of space. This knowledge is crucial for developing more reliable and efficient spacecraft for various applications, from scientific research to commercial telecommunications. The successful launch and operation of PicoSAT-9 demonstrated the viability of using smaller, more cost-effective satellites for technology demonstration purposes, paving the way for future microsatellite missions.

## Notable For
- Being part of the PicoSAT class of microsatellites specifically designed for testing electronic components in space
- Launching on September 30, 2001, from the Pacific Spaceport Complex in Alaska
- Being launched using an Athena I expendable launch system
- Having the COSPAR ID 2001-043B
- Being classified as a technology demonstration spacecraft

## Body
### Basic Information
PicoSAT-9 is a technology demonstration spacecraft with the identifier 26930. It belongs to the PicoSAT class of microsatellites, which are designed to test electronic components and systems in space conditions.

### Launch Details
- Launch date: September 30, 2001
- Launch location: Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska
- Launch vehicle: Athena I
- COSPAR ID: 2001-043B

### Classification
- Instance of: Technology demonstration spacecraft
- Part of: PicoSAT class, technology demonstration spacecraft class

### Identifiers
- SCN: 26930
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/12q4_g3fy
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "26930"]

### Media and References
- Image available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Artist's_rendering_of_PICOSat_in_orbit.jpg
- Aliases: Picosat 9
- Wikipedia languages: German (de)

### Related Entities
- Related to: Technology demonstration spacecraft class, Athena I class
- Parent classes: PicoSAT class, technology demonstration spacecraft class

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report