# Sich-1

> Ukrainian satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q2657190](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2657190)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sich-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sich-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Sich-1**:

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## Summary  
Sich-1 is a Ukrainian Earth observation satellite and part of the Okean class of satellites. Launched in 1995, it was designed for monitoring ocean and land surfaces, contributing to environmental and meteorological research. It was manufactured by the Pivdenne Design Office and launched aboard a Tsyklon-3 rocket.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 31, 1995  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Tsyklon-3 (Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle)  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-046A  
- **Satellite Class**: Okean  
- **Aliases**: シーチ1, シーチ1号, Січ-1, Океан-О1 №8  
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "23657"]  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Sich-1?  
A: Sich-1 was designed for Earth observation, specifically monitoring ocean and land surfaces to support environmental and meteorological studies.  

### Q: Who built Sich-1?  
A: It was manufactured by Ukraine's Pivdenne Design Office, a key developer of spacecraft and launch vehicles.  

### Q: Where was Sich-1 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 in Russia, a major Soviet-era spaceport.  

## Why It Matters  
Sich-1 marked Ukraine's early foray into independent satellite technology following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. As part of the Okean class, it contributed to global environmental monitoring, providing data on ocean dynamics, ice cover, and land use. Its launch demonstrated Ukraine's capability in space engineering, leveraging Soviet-era expertise while establishing its own space program. The satellite's data supported scientific and practical applications, from climate research to maritime navigation.  

## Notable For  
- **First Ukrainian Satellite**: One of Ukraine's earliest post-Soviet satellites, showcasing its space industry.  
- **Okean-Class Heritage**: Part of a lineage of Soviet/Ukrainian satellites specialized in ocean observation.  
- **Tsyklon-3 Launch**: Launched using a proven Soviet-era rocket, highlighting Ukraine's continued role in space logistics.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- **Launch Date**: August 31, 1995  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 32 (Russia)  
- **Rocket**: Tsyklon-3, a Soviet/Ukrainian expendable launch vehicle.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: Okean (Океан), a series of Earth observation satellites.  
- **Manufacturer**: Pivdenne Design Office (Ukraine), a major spacecraft developer.  

### Mission and Legacy  
- **Primary Function**: Environmental and oceanographic monitoring.  
- **Data Applications**: Used for studying ocean currents, ice conditions, and land surface changes.  
- **Historical Context**: Launched during Ukraine's transition to an independent space program post-USSR.  

### Identifiers and Aliases  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1995-046A  
- **Alternative Names**: Includes Japanese (シーチ1), Ukrainian (Січ-1), and Soviet-era designations (Океан-О1 №8).  

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## References

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