# Tianqin-1

> Chinese microsatellite

**Wikidata**: [Q96757094](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q96757094)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tianqin-1

## Summary
Tianqin-1 is a Chinese microsatellite launched on December 20, 2019. Classified as an amateur radio satellite, it was deployed into orbit using a Long March 4B rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** December 20, 2019
- **COSPAR ID:** 2019-093A
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 44879
- **Classification:** Amateur radio satellite
- **Entity Type:** Chinese microsatellite
- **Launch Vehicle:** Long March 4B
- **Launch Site:** Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center
- **Alternate Name:** TIANQIN 1

## FAQs
### Q: When was Tianqin-1 launched?
A: Tianqin-1 was launched on December 20, 2019, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.

### Q: What type of satellite is Tianqin-1?
A: It is classified as a Chinese microsatellite and specifically functions as an amateur radio satellite.

### Q: What rocket was used to deploy Tianqin-1?
A: The satellite was delivered to orbit by a Long March 4B, a Chinese orbital carrier rocket.

## Why It Matters
Tianqin-1 serves as a specific instance of Chinese aerospace engineering in the microsatellite category. As an amateur radio satellite, its designation places it within a class of spacecraft designed to facilitate amateur radio transmissions, a domain often used for educational purposes, emergency communication, and technical experimentation by radio operators.

The satellite's deployment via the Long March 4B rocket highlights the vehicle's utility as a workhorse for Chinese orbital missions. By assigning standard international identifiers such as the COSPAR ID (2019-093A) and Satellite Catalog Number (44879), Tianqin-1 is officially cataloged in global space surveillance systems, allowing for precise tracking and differentiation from other objects in the increasingly crowded orbital environment.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct entry in the Chinese microsatellite program.
- Functioning as an amateur radio satellite, a specific classification for non-commercial radio communication.
- Its launch aboard the Long March 4B, a established Chinese orbital carrier rocket.
- possessing a unique Google Knowledge Graph ID (/g/11j5h3gcqw).

## Body
### Launch and Deployment
Tianqin-1 was successfully launched on **December 20, 2019**. The mission originated from the **Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center**, a major spaceport in China. The launch vehicle responsible for placing the satellite into orbit was the **Long March 4B**, a class of Chinese orbital carrier rocket commonly used for satellite deployment.

### Technical Identity and Classification
The satellite is officially categorized as a **microsatellite** and an **amateur radio satellite**. This classification indicates its primary function involves technologies or frequencies related to the amateur radio service.

To ensure precise tracking and identification, the satellite holds the following standard identifiers:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2019-093A
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 44879

### Aliases and Records
The satellite is also referenced by the alias **TIANQIN 1**. It is recorded in Wikidata and associated with the Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/11j5h3gcqw`. As of the latest data, the entity has a sitelink count of 1 and is referenced in German language Wikipedia (de).

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report