# Sputnik 41

> a Franco-Russian amateur radio satellite launched in 1998

**Wikidata**: [Q7581622](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7581622)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputnik_41)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sputnik-41

## Summary  
Sputnik 41 is a Franco-Russian amateur radio satellite launched in 1998. It is part of the Radio Sputnik series and was carried into orbit by a Soyuz-U rocket. The satellite was designed for amateur radio communications and marked a collaborative effort between France and Russia.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: October 25, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-062C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Gagarin's Start ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 25533 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Classification**: Part of the Radio Sputnik series ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Collaboration**: Franco-Russian project ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of Sputnik 41?  
A: Sputnik 41 was designed for amateur radio communications, enabling enthusiasts to transmit and receive signals via satellite.  

### Q: Who launched Sputnik 41?  
A: It was launched by Russia using a Soyuz-U rocket from Gagarin's Start on October 25, 1998.  

### Q: Is Sputnik 41 still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its current operational status, but it was launched in 1998 as part of a limited-duration mission.  

## Why It Matters  
Sputnik 41 represents a significant collaboration between France and Russia in the field of amateur radio satellites. It expanded the capabilities of radio enthusiasts by providing a platform for long-distance communication. The satellite also contributed to the legacy of the Radio Sputnik series, which has been instrumental in advancing amateur radio technology. Its launch demonstrated the continued relevance of international partnerships in space exploration, even for smaller-scale projects.  

## Notable For  
- **Collaborative Effort**: One of the few Franco-Russian amateur radio satellites.  
- **Radio Sputnik Series**: Part of a historic series of Soviet and Russian amateur radio satellites.  
- **Soyuz-U Launch**: Utilized the reliable Soyuz-U rocket, a workhorse of Soviet and Russian space programs.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: October 25, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Rocket**: Soyuz-U ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Site**: Gagarin's Start, Baikonur Cosmodrome ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-062C ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number**: 25533 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of**: Radio Sputnik series ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))  
- **Purpose**: Amateur radio communications ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q206855))

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report