# SPARTAN

> CubeSat launched in 2021

**Wikidata**: [Q113252304](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113252304)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/spartan-q113252304

## Summary  
SPARTAN is a Bulgarian CubeSat launched in 2021 as part of a rideshare mission aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket. It was developed by EnduroSat for applied research and technology demonstration. The satellite is powered by solar arrays and operates as a miniaturized modular spacecraft.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: June 30, 2021, at 19:31 UTC ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Falcon 9 Block 5 (Booster B1060.8) from Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2021-059CP  
- **Operator/Manufacturer**: EnduroSat ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/spartan.htm))  
- **Country of Origin**: Bulgaria ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/spartan.htm))  
- **Power Source**: Spacecraft solar array ([reference](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/spartan.htm))  
- **Classification**: CubeSat (modular miniaturized satellite) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q728945))  
- **Aliases**: SharedSat 1, Shared Platform for Applied Research and Technology Affirmation  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was SPARTAN's mission?  
A: SPARTAN was designed for applied research and technology affirmation, serving as a shared platform for experimental payloads.  

### Q: Who built and operated SPARTAN?  
A: It was manufactured and operated by EnduroSat, a Bulgarian company specializing in small satellite solutions.  

### Q: How was SPARTAN launched?  
A: It was launched as a secondary payload aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 rocket on June 30, 2021.  

## Why It Matters  
SPARTAN represents Bulgaria's growing involvement in space technology and demonstrates the capabilities of CubeSats for cost-effective research. As part of a rideshare mission, it highlights the trend of shared launches to reduce costs and increase access to space. Its development by EnduroSat underscores the role of private companies in advancing small satellite innovations. By leveraging modular CubeSat architecture, SPARTAN contributes to democratizing space exploration and enabling scalable scientific experiments.  

## Notable For  
- **First Bulgarian CubeSat**: One of Bulgaria's early contributions to the CubeSat ecosystem.  
- **Rideshare Launch**: Deployed as part of a multi-payload mission, showcasing efficient space access.  
- **EnduroSat's Involvement**: Demonstrates the company's expertise in small satellite manufacturing and operations.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: June 30, 2021  
- **Time**: 19:31 UTC  
- **Launch Site**: Cape Canaveral Space Launch Complex 40  
- **Rocket**: Falcon 9 Block 5 (Booster B1060.8)  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Class**: CubeSat (modular design)  
- **Power**: Solar array  
- **Operator**: EnduroSat  

### Development and Purpose  
- **Manufacturer**: EnduroSat (Bulgaria)  
- **Mission**: Applied research and technology demonstration  
- **Aliases**: Also known as SharedSat 1 or Shared Platform for Applied Research and Technology Affirmation.  

### References  
- Wikidata: [Q6272367](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367)  
- Skyrocket.de: [SPARTAN details](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/spartan.htm)

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/spartan.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report