# Sakura-2A
**Wikidata**: [Q9072742](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9072742)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sakura-2a

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Sakura-2A**:

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## Summary  
Sakura-2A (also known as Communications Satellite-2A or CS-2A) was a Japanese communications satellite launched in 1983. It was part of Japan's efforts to establish a domestic telecommunications infrastructure and was deployed using the N-II launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 4, 1983  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1983-006A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: N-II  
- **Launch Site**: Tanegashima Space Center  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 13782  
- **Aliases**: Communications Satellite-2A, CS-2A  
- **Class**: Communications satellite (artificial satellite designed for telecommunications)  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on February 4, 1983, at Tanegashima Space Center  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Sakura-2A?  
A: Sakura-2A was designed as a communications satellite to support Japan's domestic telecommunications needs, enabling better communication infrastructure.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Sakura-2A?  
A: It was launched aboard the N-II, a Japanese launch vehicle developed for deploying satellites into orbit.  

### Q: Where was Sakura-2A launched from?  
A: The satellite was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan's primary spaceport.  

## Why It Matters  
Sakura-2A was a significant milestone in Japan's space program, marking progress in the country's ability to independently deploy telecommunications satellites. By establishing a reliable domestic communications network, it reduced dependence on foreign satellites and laid groundwork for future advancements in Japan's aerospace industry. Its successful launch demonstrated the capabilities of the N-II rocket, contributing to Japan's reputation as a growing spacefaring nation.  

## Notable For  
- One of Japan's early domestically launched communications satellites.  
- Part of the Sakura/CS series, which advanced Japan's telecommunications infrastructure.  
- Demonstrated the reliability of the N-II launch vehicle for satellite deployment.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: February 4, 1983  
- **Site**: Tanegashima Space Center  
- **Vehicle**: N-II rocket  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Catalog Number**: 13782  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 1983-006A  

### Classification  
- **Instance of**: Communications satellite  
- **Primary Function**: Telecommunications  

### Legacy  
- Contributed to Japan's self-reliance in satellite communications.  
- Paved the way for subsequent satellite launches in the Sakura/CS series.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report