# SPARTAN 201-05

> American solar observatory flown during STS-95

**Wikidata**: [Q113148802](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113148802)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/spartan-201-05

## Summary
SPARTAN 201-05 is an American solar observatory and space telescope deployed during NASA's STS-95 mission in 1998. This instrument was part of the SPARTAN series of free-flying space platforms designed for observing the Sun from outer space.

## Key Facts
- SPARTAN 201-05 is an American solar observatory and space telescope launched on November 1, 1998
- System catalog number (scn): 25521
- COSPAR ID and NSSDCA ID: 1998-064C
- Launch site: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17
- Deployed during NASA's STS-95 Space Shuttle mission
- Part of the SPARTAN class of free-flying space platforms
- Alternative identifiers include SPTN-201-05, SPARTAN201-05, SPARTAN 201-F5, and SPARTAN 201-5

## FAQs
### Q: What was the purpose of SPARTAN 201-05?
A: SPARTAN 201-05 was an American solar observatory designed to observe the Sun from outer space as part of NASA's scientific research efforts.

### Q: When and where was SPARTAN 201-05 launched?
A: SPARTAN 201-05 was launched on November 1, 1998, from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17.

### Q: What mission was SPARTAN 201-05 part of?
A: SPARTAN 201-05 was deployed during NASA's STS-95 Space Shuttle mission.

### Q: How is SPARTAN 201-05 classified?
A: SPARTAN 201-05 is classified as both a space telescope and part of the SPARTAN series of free-flying space platforms carried by NASA's Space Shuttle.

## Why It Matters
SPARTAN 201-05 represented NASA's commitment to solar research through specialized space-based instruments. As a free-flying platform deployed by the Space Shuttle, it enabled detailed solar observations without the limitations of Earth's atmosphere. This observatory contributed to our understanding of solar phenomena, which is crucial for space weather prediction and protecting satellites and astronauts from solar radiation. The STS-95 mission on which it was flown was significant as John Glenn's return to space, making SPARTAN 201-05 part of this historic mission. Observatories like SPARTAN 201-05 have provided valuable data about solar activity, solar winds, and other phenomena that impact space exploration and technology on Earth.

## Notable For
- Being an American solar observatory specifically designed for solar research from space
- Being part of the SPARTAN series of free-flying space platforms deployed by NASA's Space Shuttle
- Being deployed during the historic STS-95 mission which featured John Glenn's return to space
- Having multiple identifier aliases including SPTN-201-05, SPARTAN201-05, SPARTAN 201-F5, and SPARTAN 201-5

## Body
### Basic Information
- SPARTAN 201-05 is an American solar observatory and space telescope
- System catalog number (scn): 25521
- COSPAR ID: 1998-064C
- NSSDCA ID: 1998-064C
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "25521"]

### Launch and Mission
- Launch date: 1998-11-01
- Launch site: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 17
- Mission: STS-95 (Space Shuttle mission)
- Part of: SPARTAN class of free-flying space platforms

### Identifiers and Aliases
- Primary identifier: SPARTAN 201-05
- Alternative aliases: SPTN-201-05, SPARTAN201-05, SPARTAN 201-F5, SPARTAN 201-5
- Classification: space telescope
- Country: United States