# SMOG-P

> Hungarian small satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q83277089](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83277089)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/smog-p

## Summary
SMOG-P is a Hungarian small satellite and research satellite developed by Budapest University of Technology and Economics. It was launched on December 6, 2019, as a PocketQube satellite weighing 250 grams.

## Key Facts
- SMOG-P is a Hungarian research satellite and PocketQube miniaturized satellite
- It has a mass of 250 grams
- It was launched on December 6, 2019, at 08:18 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
- SMOG-P has the COSPAR ID 2019-084J
- It was manufactured by Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- The satellite was launched using an Electron orbital launch vehicle (Electron 10)
- It belongs to Hungary as its country of origin
- SMOG-P has Wikipedia articles in German, Hungarian, and Latvian
- It has 3 sitelinks across different language Wikipedias

## FAQs
### Q: What is SMOG-P?
A: SMOG-P is a Hungarian small satellite and research satellite. It was launched on December 6, 2019, and was built by Budapest University of Technology and Economics. The satellite has a mass of 250 grams and belongs to the PocketQube class of miniaturized satellites.

### Q: When and where was SMOG-P launched?
A: SMOG-P was launched on December 6, 2019, at 08:18 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A. The launch vehicle used was an Electron rocket, specifically Electron 10.

### Q: What organization built SMOG-P?
A: SMOG-P was built by Budapest University of Technology and Economics, which is the manufacturer of the satellite.

### Q: How big is SMOG-P compared to other satellites?
A: SMOG-P is a PocketQube satellite with a mass of only 250 grams, making it a very small satellite. PocketQubes are a type of miniaturized satellite that are smaller than the commonly known CubeSats.

## Why It Matters
SMOG-P represents Hungary's significant advancement in space technology and satellite development. As a PocketQube satellite, it demonstrates the growing trend toward miniaturized, cost-effective satellites that can be launched more frequently with reduced resource requirements. The satellite's design and launch contribute valuable data for research purposes, helping to advance scientific understanding in Hungary and beyond. Its relatively low mass and the university's involvement also highlight the importance of academic institutions in space exploration and technological development. SMOG-P's launch on Electron 10 showcases the capabilities of modern small launch vehicles, which are increasingly becoming essential for deploying these smaller satellites into orbit.

## Notable For
- Being a Hungarian satellite developed by Budapest University of Technology and Economics, representing Hungary's contribution to space research
- Its extremely small mass of 250 grams, making it a lightweight PocketQube satellite
- Its launch on December 6, 2019, via Electron 10 from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
- Its research satellite classification, indicating its purpose for scientific data collection and research
- Having international recognition with Wikipedia articles in multiple languages including German, Hungarian, and Latvian

## Body
### Overview
SMOG-P is a Hungarian small satellite classified as both a research satellite and a PocketQube. It was developed by Budapest University of Technology and Economics.

### Physical Characteristics
- Mass: 250 grams
- Classification: Research satellite, PocketQube (type of miniaturized satellite)
- Country: Hungary

### Launch Information
- Launch Date: December 6, 2019
- Launch Time: 08:18
- Launch Location: Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1A
- Launch Vehicle: Electron (specifically Electron 10)
- COSPAR ID: 2019-084J
- NSSDCA ID: 2019-084J

### Development and Manufacturer
- Manufacturer: Budapest University of Technology and Economics
- Related Entities: The satellite is related to research satellites and PocketQubes as its classes, and Electron as its launch vehicle

### Digital Presence
- Sitelink Count: 3
- Wikipedia Languages: German (de), Hungarian (hu), Latvian (lv)
- Wikidata Description: Hungarian small satellite
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11fqyrg305
- Serial Number: 44832

### Classification
- Instance of: Research satellite, PocketQube
- Country: Hungary
- Main Subject: SMOG-P (serial number 44832)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report