# SNAP-1

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**Wikidata**: [Q7391781](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7391781)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SNAP-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/snap-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **SNAP-1** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
SNAP-1 is a spacecraft developed by Surrey Satellite Technology and launched in 2000. It was deployed from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia using a Kosmos-3M rocket and is identified by the COSPAR ID 2000-033C.

## Key Facts  
- **Operator**: Surrey Satellite Technology ([reference](P143: Q328))  
- **Launch Date**: June 28, 2000 ([reference](P248: Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Kosmos-3M rocket ([reference](P248: Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](P248: Q6272367))  
- **Country**: United Kingdom  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2000-033C ([reference](P143: Q328))  
- **Spacecraft Classification**: Instance of "spacecraft" ([sitelink_count: 112](spacecraft))  
- **Alternative Name**: Snap 1  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who operated SNAP-1?  
A: SNAP-1 was operated by Surrey Satellite Technology, a UK-based company specializing in small satellites.  

### Q: When was SNAP-1 launched?  
A: It was launched on June 28, 2000, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome in Russia.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch SNAP-1?  
A: A Kosmos-3M rocket, a Soviet/Russian launch vehicle, was used for the mission.  

## Why It Matters  
SNAP-1 represents an early example of Surrey Satellite Technology's expertise in small satellite development, showcasing the UK's growing role in space technology. Its successful launch and deployment contributed to advancements in miniaturized satellite systems, paving the way for cost-effective space missions. While not a groundbreaking mission, it highlights the increasing accessibility of space exploration for smaller nations and private entities.  

## Notable For  
- One of Surrey Satellite Technology's early spacecraft projects.  
- Launched aboard a Kosmos-3M, a reliable Soviet/Russian rocket.  
- Identified by the unique COSPAR ID **2000-033C**.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 28, 2000  
- **Site**: Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 ([reference](P248: Q6272367))  
- **Rocket**: Kosmos-3M ([reference](P248: Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operator**: Surrey Satellite Technology ([reference](P143: Q328))  
- **Country**: United Kingdom  
- **COSPAR Designation**: 2000-033C ([reference](P143: Q328))  

### Classification  
- **Instance of**: Spacecraft ([sitelink_count: 112](spacecraft))  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report