# Sapphire

> space surveillance satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q2224093](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2224093)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sapphire_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sapphire

## Summary
Sapphire is a space surveillance satellite launched by India on February 25, 2013. Classified as a military satellite, it was developed by MDA Space and deployed aboard a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle from Satish Dhawan Space Centre.

## Key Facts
- Sapphire is a space surveillance satellite classified as a military satellite
- It was launched on February 25, 2013
- The satellite was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
- MDA Space manufactured the satellite
- It was launched using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Sapphire has COSPAR ID 2013-009C
- The satellite has SCN 39088
- It has a Freebase ID of /m/0rfhdyl
- The entity has 5 sitelinks across 5 languages (de, en, id, lv, ru)

## FAQs
### Q: What is Sapphire?
A: Sapphire is a space surveillance satellite launched by India. It is classified as a military satellite designed for monitoring objects in space, particularly in Earth's orbit.

### Q: When and where was Sapphire launched?
A: Sapphire was launched on February 25, 2013 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad. The satellite was deployed using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, an Indian space launch system.

### Q: Who manufactured Sapphire and what is its purpose?
A: Sapphire was manufactured by MDA Space. As a military satellite, its primary purpose is space surveillance, likely focusing on tracking other satellites or objects in Earth's orbit for defense purposes.

### Q: What is the technical identification for Sapphire?
A: Sapphire has COSPAR ID 2013-009C and SCN 39088. It also has a Freebase ID of /m/0rfhdyl for additional technical identification.

## Why It Matters
Sapphire represents India's capabilities in developing and deploying military space assets for surveillance purposes. As a space surveillance satellite, it enhances India's ability to monitor objects in Earth's orbit, providing critical intelligence for national security and space situational awareness. This capability is increasingly important in an era where space has become a contested domain for both military and civilian purposes. Sapphire complements India's growing space program and demonstrates its technical proficiency in building advanced satellites. By developing its own surveillance capabilities, India reduces dependence on foreign sources for space intelligence and strengthens its position in the global space community.

## Notable For
- Sapphire is one of India's dedicated military satellites focused specifically on space surveillance
- It was launched aboard the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, demonstrating India's capability to deploy military space assets
- The satellite represents India's indigenous development of advanced surveillance technology for space domain awareness
- It has multinational presence with content available in 5 languages (German, English, Indonesian, Latvian, Russian)

## Body
### Basic Information
- Sapphire is a space surveillance satellite classified as a military satellite
- It was launched on February 25, 2013
- The satellite was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre First Launch Pad
- The launch vehicle used was a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- The manufacturer was MDA Space

### Technical Specifications
- COSPAR ID: 2013-009C
- SCN: 39088
- Freebase ID: /m/0rfhdyl
- Wikipedia title: "Sapphire (satellite)"

### Documentation and Accessibility
- Available in 5 languages: German (de), English (en), Indonesian (id), Latvian (lv), Russian (ru)
- Has 5 sitelinks across different language versions of Wikipedia

### Related Entities
- Classified under: military satellite
- Launch vehicle: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle
- Manufacturer: MDA Space

## References

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