# SkyTerra 1
**Wikidata**: [Q2293238](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2293238)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/skyterra-1

## Summary
SkyTerra 1 is a communications satellite launched on November 14, 2010. It was deployed into orbit using a Proton-M launch vehicle equipped with a Briz-M space tug, lifting off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** November 14, 2010
- **Classification:** Communications satellite (artificial satellite designed for telecommunications)
- **Launch Vehicle:** Proton-M (Russian heavy lift launch vehicle)
- **Upper Stage:** Briz-M (space tug)
- **Launch Site:** Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200
- **COSPAR ID:** 2010-061A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 37218
- **Alternate Name:** MSV 1

## FAQs
### Q: When was SkyTerra 1 launched?
A: SkyTerra 1 was launched on November 14, 2010.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch SkyTerra 1?
A: The satellite was launched using a Proton-M rocket, a Russian heavy lift launch vehicle, assisted by a Briz-M space tug.

### Q: What type of satellite is SkyTerra 1?
A: SkyTerra 1 is a communications satellite, which is an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications.

### Q: Where did the launch of SkyTerra 1 take place?
A: The launch took place at Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.

## Why It Matters
SkyTerra 1 represents a specific deployment in the field of space-based telecommunications. As a communications satellite (also known by its alias MSV 1), its primary role is to facilitate telecommunications, acting as an artificial relay station in orbit.

The launch of SkyTerra 1 is notable for its utilization of the Proton launch system. The Proton family, originating from the Soviet Union and continuing in use by Russia, is a well-established heavy-lift vehicle. Specifically, the SkyTerra 1 mission utilized the Proton-M variant in combination with a Briz-M space tug. This combination allows for the delivery of payloads to specific orbital trajectories. The mission originated from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200, a key infrastructure point for Russian and Soviet space operations. The satellite's launch in 2010 adds to the historical timeline of commercial and governmental satellite deployments managed by international launch providers.

## Notable For
- **Specific Launch Configuration:** Utilized the Proton-M launch vehicle combined with a Briz-M space tug.
- **Launch Location:** Launched specifically from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200.
- **Dual Naming Convention:** Identified officially as SkyTerra 1 but also carries the alias MSV 1.
- **Heavy Lift Deployment:** Required a heavy-lift launch vehicle (Proton-M) for its deployment.

## Body

### Mission Overview
SkyTerra 1 is an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications. It is classified as a communications satellite and holds the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 37218. The international designation for the object is COSPAR ID 2010-061A.

### Launch Details
The satellite was successfully launched on November 14, 2010. The mission was a significant event categorized as a "rocket launch" occurring at the Baikonur Cosmodrome.

**Launch Vehicle:**
The launch vehicle used was the Proton-M. This is a Russian heavy lift launch vehicle belonging to the broader Proton family of Soviet/Russian launch vehicles.

**Space Tug:**
To achieve its intended orbit, the launch utilized a Briz-M space tug.

**Launch Site:**
The launch originated from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, specifically utilizing Site 200 (Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 200).

### Identifiers and Aliases
The entity is primarily known as SkyTerra 1 but is also referred to as **MSV 1** in relevant databases. It has a Google Knowledge Graph ID of `/g/120hhjrr` and is referenced across multiple Wikipedia language editions, including German (de), Latvian (lv), and Portuguese (pt).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report