# SURCAL 2B
**Wikidata**: [Q9332390](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q9332390)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/surcal-2b

## Summary
SURCAL 2B is a technology demonstration spacecraft launched on March 9, 1965, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 using a Thor-Agena D launch vehicle. It was part of a series of spacecraft designed to test and demonstrate new technologies in space.

## Key Facts
- SURCAL 2B was launched on March 9, 1965
- The spacecraft was launched from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2
- It was launched using a Thor-Agena D American orbital launch vehicle
- SURCAL 2B has the COSPAR ID 1965-016G
- It is classified as a technology demonstration spacecraft
- The spacecraft has a serial number (scn) of 01310
- SURCAL 2B has 1 sitelink on Wikipedia, available in Polish language

## FAQs
### Q: What is SURCAL 2B?
A: SURCAL 2B is a technology demonstration spacecraft launched in 1965 to test and demonstrate experimental technologies in space.

### Q: When and where was SURCAL 2B launched?
A: SURCAL 2B was launched on March 9, 1965, from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2 using a Thor-Agena D launch vehicle.

### Q: What is the purpose of SURCAL 2B?
A: As a technology demonstration spacecraft, SURCAL 2B was designed to test and validate new technologies in a space environment, though specific technologies tested are not detailed in available sources.

### Q: Is there information about SURCAL 2B in multiple languages?
A: Yes, SURCAL 2B has a Wikipedia page available in Polish, as indicated by the "wikipedia_languages: pl" property.

## Why It Matters
SURCAL 2B represents an important milestone in the development of experimental space technologies during the mid-1960s. As part of the SURCAL program, it contributed to advancing spacecraft capabilities and testing new technologies that would enable more sophisticated missions. Technology demonstration spacecraft like SURCAL 2B played crucial roles in reducing risks for later operational missions by validating systems and procedures in the actual space environment. The use of the Thor-Agena D launch vehicle also reflects the technological state of American launch capabilities during this period.

## Notable For
- Being a technology demonstration spacecraft specifically designed to test experimental technologies in space
- Launching on March 9, 1965, during a period of active space technology development
- Using the Thor-Agena D launch vehicle, an American orbital launch vehicle of its time
- Having a COSPAR ID (1965-016G) which is a standardized identifier for space objects
- Having documentation in the Polish language Wikipedia, indicating international interest or significance

## Body
### Launch Details
- Launch Date: March 9, 1965
- Launch Location: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 2
- Launch Vehicle: Thor-Agena D (American orbital launch vehicle)
- COSPAR ID: 1965-016G
- Serial Number (scn): 01310

### Spacecraft Classification
- Instance of: Technology demonstration spacecraft
- Class: Spacecraft used to demonstrate experimental technologies
- Wikipedia presence: 1 sitelink, available in Polish (pl)

### Program Context
- SURCAL 2B was part of the SURCAL program, which focused on satellite calibration and technology demonstration
- The mission involved a rocket launch event as a significant milestone
- No specific technical details about the experiments conducted aboard SURCAL 2B are provided in the source material

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report