# RazakSAT

> Malaysian satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q54347](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54347)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RazakSAT)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/razaksat

## Summary
RazakSAT is a Malaysian Earth observation satellite launched on July 14, 2009, using a SpaceX Falcon 1 rocket. Also known as MACSat, it represents Malaysia's capabilities in space technology and Earth observation.

## Key Facts
- Launch date: July 14, 2009
- Launch vehicle: Falcon 1
- Launch site: Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site
- Operator: Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd
- Class: Earth observation satellite
- Aliases: MACSat
- COSPAR ID: 2009-037A
- SCN: 35578
- Country: Malaysia
- Image available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/RazakSat.gif

## FAQs
### Q: What is RazakSAT?
A: RazakSAT is a Malaysian Earth observation satellite launched on July 14, 2009. It was developed and operated by Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd and is also known by the alias MACSat.

### Q: When and where was RazakSAT launched?
A: RazakSAT was launched on July 14, 2009, from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site using a Falcon 1 rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of RazakSAT?
A: RazakSAT is an Earth observation satellite designed for observing Earth from orbit, contributing to various applications including environmental monitoring and land use planning.

## Why It Matters
RazakSAT represents Malaysia's entry into the Earth observation satellite sector, showcasing the country's growing capabilities in space technology. As an Earth observation satellite, it contributes to various applications including environmental monitoring, disaster management, and land use planning. The satellite's launch on a SpaceX Falcon 1 rocket also highlights international collaboration in space technology development, demonstrating how smaller nations can leverage private-sector innovation to advance their space programs.

## Notable For
- Being Malaysia's dedicated Earth observation satellite
- Launch on the Falcon 1 orbital launch vehicle, predecessor to the more well-known Falcon 9
- Having multiple Wikipedia language editions, including Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, and Hebrew
- Being developed and operated by a Malaysian company, Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd

## Body
### Overview
RazakSAT is a Malaysian Earth observation satellite launched on July 14, 2009. The satellite, also known by the alias MACSat, represents Malaysia's capabilities in space technology and Earth observation.

### Launch and Deployment
RazakSAT was launched from the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site using a Falcon 1 rocket. The satellite has the COSPAR ID 2009-037A and SCN 35578. The launch event is officially recorded as a rocket launch that occurred on July 14, 2009.

### Technical Specifications
As an Earth observation satellite, RazakSAT is designed to observe Earth from orbit. The satellite is operated by Astronautic Technology Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian company. The satellite has been documented in various languages, including Arabic, Sorani, Czech, German, English, Spanish, Finnish, French, Galician, and Hebrew, indicating its international significance.

### Identifiers and Documentation
RazakSAT is catalogued with multiple identifiers, including the Freebase ID /m/02qyjt1 and the Wolfram Language Entity Code Entity["Satellite", "35578"]. The satellite has 21 sitelinks and is the subject of a Wikipedia page titled "RazakSAT". An image of the satellite is available at https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/RazakSat.gif.

## References

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