# ST-1

> communications satellite of Singapore Telecom and Chunghwa Telecom

**Wikidata**: [Q7394591](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7394591)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ST-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/st-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **ST-1**:

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## Summary  
ST-1 is a communications satellite jointly operated by Singapore Telecom (SingTel) and Chunghwa Telecom. Launched in 1998, it was Singapore's first satellite, providing telecommunications services from geostationary orbit. The satellite was manufactured by Matra Marconi Space and launched aboard an Ariane 44P rocket.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** August 25, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Operator:** SingTel ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Manufacturer:** Matra Marconi Space ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Ariane 44P ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **COSPAR ID:** 1998-049A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11921))  
- **Significant Event:** Rocket launch from ELA-2 on August 25, 1998 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Alternative Names:** ST-1 satellite, 中新一号  

## FAQs  
### Q: Who operates ST-1?  
A: ST-1 is jointly operated by Singapore Telecom (SingTel) and Chunghwa Telecom, providing telecommunications services.  

### Q: When was ST-1 launched?  
A: ST-1 was launched on August 25, 1998, aboard an Ariane 44P rocket from ELA-2.  

### Q: What was significant about ST-1 for Singapore?  
A: ST-1 was Singapore's first satellite, marking a milestone in the country's space and telecommunications capabilities.  

## Why It Matters  
ST-1 represents a pivotal achievement in Singapore's technological and telecommunications history. As the nation's first satellite, it demonstrated Singapore's entry into space-based communications, enhancing regional connectivity and collaboration with Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom. The satellite's geostationary positioning ensures stable coverage for broadcasting, internet, and telephony services across Asia. Its successful launch aboard an Ariane 44P rocket also highlighted international partnerships in space technology, involving European manufacturer Matra Marconi Space. ST-1 remains a symbol of Singapore's early advancements in satellite technology and its role in global telecommunications infrastructure.  

## Notable For  
- **First Singaporean Satellite:** ST-1 was Singapore's inaugural satellite launch.  
- **Joint Operation:** A rare collaboration between Singapore Telecom and Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom.  
- **Geostationary Coverage:** Provides stable telecommunications services across Asia.  
- **Manufacturing Partnership:** Built by Matra Marconi Space, a leading European aerospace firm.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date:** August 25, 1998  
- **Launch Site:** ELA-2 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Rocket:** Ariane 44P ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Orbit Type:** Geostationary ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  
- **Manufacturer:** Matra Marconi Space ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q328))  

### Operational Context  
- **Primary Use:** Telecommunications (broadcasting, internet, telephony)  
- **Operators:** SingTel (Singapore) and Chunghwa Telecom (Taiwan)  

### Historical Significance  
- **Milestone:** Marked Singapore's entry into satellite technology.  
- **Legacy:** Paved the way for future Singaporean space initiatives.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013