# Starshine 3

> amateur radio satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q1480087](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1480087)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starshine_3)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/starshine-3

## Summary  
Starshine 3 is an amateur radio satellite designed to transmit signals for amateur radio operators. It was launched on September 30, 2001, aboard an Athena I rocket from the Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska. The satellite is part of a broader class of satellites used for amateur radio communication.

## Key Facts  
- **Type**: Amateur radio satellite ([class](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  
- **Launch Date**: September 30, 2001 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Athena I ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Launch Site**: Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2001-043A ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 26929 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on September 30, 2001, from Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Starshine 3?  
A: Starshine 3 is an amateur radio satellite designed to transmit signals for use by amateur radio operators worldwide.  

### Q: When was Starshine 3 launched?  
A: It was launched on September 30, 2001, aboard an Athena I rocket from the Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska.  

### Q: What type of satellite is Starshine 3?  
A: Starshine 3 is classified as an amateur radio satellite, a type of satellite used for amateur radio communication.  

## Why It Matters  
Starshine 3 plays a significant role in amateur radio communications by providing a platform for enthusiasts to transmit and receive signals globally. Its launch demonstrated the accessibility of space for educational and non-commercial projects, inspiring amateur radio operators and students interested in space technology. The satellite's mission highlights the collaborative nature of amateur radio, fostering international communication and technical innovation.  

## Notable For  
- One of the few amateur radio satellites launched aboard an Athena I rocket.  
- Part of a series of satellites supporting amateur radio communications.  
- Launched from the Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska, a notable launch site for smaller payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Launch Date**: September 30, 2001  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Athena I  
- **Launch Site**: Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska  

### Technical Specifications  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2001-043A  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 26929  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of**: Amateur radio satellite  

### Significant Events  
- Rocket launch on September 30, 2001, from Pacific Spaceport Complex – Alaska.  

### Media  
- Image available on Wikimedia Commons: [Starshine 3 satellite in lab](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Starshine_3_satellite_in_lab.jpg).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report