QuikSCAT
NASA Earth observation satellite carrying the SeaWinds scatterometer
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QuikSCAT
Summary
QuikSCAT is an Earth observation satellite[1]. QuikSCAT has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]
Key Facts
- QuikSCAT's instance of is recorded as Earth observation satellite[3].
- QuikSCAT is operated by National Aeronautics and Space Administration[4].
- QuikSCAT's manufacturer is recorded as Ball Aerospace & Technologies[5].
- QuikSCAT's Commons category is recorded as QuikSCAT[6].
- QuikSCAT's space launch vehicle is recorded as Titan 23G[7].
- QuikSCAT's country of origin is recorded as United States[8].
- QuikSCAT's powered by is recorded as photovoltaic system[9].
- QuikSCAT's type of orbit is recorded as Sun-synchronous orbit[10].
- QuikSCAT's UTC date of spacecraft launch is recorded as June 20, 1999[11].
- QuikSCAT's significant event is recorded as rocket launch[12].
- QuikSCAT's significant event is recorded as service retirement[13].
- QuikSCAT's carries scientific instrument is recorded as SeaWinds[14].
- QuikSCAT's start point is recorded as Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 West[15].
- QuikSCAT's mass is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11570', 'amount': '+970'}[16].
Why It Matters
QuikSCAT has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] QuikSCAT is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[17]