# Stella

> 22824

**Wikidata**: [Q6133949](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6133949)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/stella-q6133949

## Summary
Stella is a geodetic satellite, a type of artificial satellite, launched on September 26, 1993. It was deployed by an Ariane 40 rocket from the ELA-2 launch complex.

## Key Facts
- Classification: Geodetic satellite (subclass of artificial satellite).
- Launch Date: September 26, 1993.
- Launch Vehicle: Ariane 40.
- Launch Site: ELA-2.
- COSPAR Identifier: 1993-061B.
- Parent Wikidata Entity ID: 22824.
- Sitelink Languages: Spanish (es), Galician (gl), Hungarian (hu).
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "22824"].

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary purpose of Stella?
A: Stella is a geodetic satellite, specifically designed for research and application in the field of geodesy.

### Q: How was Stella launched?
A: Stella was launched into orbit on September 26, 1993, using an Ariane 40 rocket from the ELA-2 launch complex.

### Q: What unique identifier does Stella have?
A: Stella's COSPAR identifier is 1993-061B, and its Wikidata entity ID is 22824.

### Q: In which languages can information about Stella be found?
A: Information about Stella is available in Spanish (es), Galician (gl), and Hungarian (hu) via Wikimedia sitelinks.

### Q: Is Stella still operational?
A: The source material does not provide information on Stella's current operational status.

## Why It Matters
Geodetic satellites like Stella play a crucial role in the science of geodesy, which involves measuring and understanding the Earth's geometric shape, orientation in space, and gravity field. By providing precise data points, they enable highly accurate mapping of the Earth's surface, monitoring of tectonic plate movements, sea-level changes, and the refinement of global positioning systems (GPS). Stella's launch in 1993 contributed to this essential infrastructure, supporting advancements in navigation, cartography, climate science, and understanding Earth's dynamic systems. Its data helps underpin modern geospatial technologies critical for navigation, infrastructure planning, and environmental monitoring globally.

## Notable For
- Classification: Explicitly categorized as a geodetic satellite, distinct from other artificial satellites.
- Launch Vehicle: Utilized the specific Ariane 40 rocket configuration.
- Launch Site: Departed from ELA-2 (Ensemble de Lancement Ariane 2).
- COSPAR ID: Assigned the unique identifier 1993-061B upon launch.
- Multilingual Presence: Has Wikipedia entries in Spanish, Galician, and Hungarian.

## Body
### Overview
Stella is formally classified as a geodetic satellite and an artificial satellite. Its Wikidata entity identifier is 22824. The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1993-061B.

### Launch and Operations
Stella was launched on September 26, 1993. The launch vehicle used was an Ariane 40 rocket. The launch occurred from the ELA-2 complex. The event is recorded as a significant rocket launch occurring on September 26, 1993, at ELA-2.

### Technical & Identifying Data
- **COSPAR ID:** 1993-061B
- **Instance Of:** Geodetic Satellite, Artificial Satellite
- **Launch Date:** 1993-09-26
- **Launch Vehicle:** Ariane 40
- **Launch Site:** ELA-2
- **Wikidata ID:** 22824 (citing Q6272367)
- **Sitelink Count:** 3
- **Wikipedia Languages:** Spanish (es), Galician (gl), Hungarian (hu)
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** Entity["Satellite", "22824"]
- **Significant Event:** Rocket Launch (at ELA-2 on 1993-09-26)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report