# TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A)

> 40928

**Wikidata**: [Q111471572](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471572)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tianwang-1a-tw-1a

## Summary
TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A) is an artificial satellite identified in available records by the numeric identifier "40928." It is listed as an instance of the class "artificial satellite" and has a corresponding Wolfram Language entity code Entity["Satellite", "40928"].

## Key Facts
- TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A) is an instance of an artificial satellite.
- The entry for TIANWANG 1A is associated with the identifier "40928" (wikidata_description: 40928).
- The Wolfram Language entity code for this satellite is Entity["Satellite", "40928"].
- The class "artificial satellite" is defined in the source material as a human-made object put into an orbit.
- The artificial satellite class referenced in the source material has a sitelink_count of 142.
- The source material provides no launch date for TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A).
- The source material provides no operator, ownership, orbital parameters, mission purpose, dimensions, or technical specifications for TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A).

## FAQs
### Q: What is TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A)?
A: TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A) is recorded as an artificial satellite and is associated with the identifier "40928" in the provided sources.

### Q: Who operates or owns TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A)?
A: The provided source material does not include any information about the operator or owner of TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A).

### Q: When was TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A) launched and what is its orbit?
A: The provided source material does not include a launch date, orbital parameters, or mission timeline for TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A).

### Q: Where can I find a programmatic reference for TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A)?
A: The Wolfram Language entity code in the source is Entity["Satellite", "40928"], which serves as a programmatic identifier in Wolfram systems.

## Why It Matters
TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A) matters insofar as it is a member of the class of artificial satellites — human-made objects placed into orbit. Being cataloged with a stable identifier ("40928") and a Wolfram Language entity code links the satellite to structured knowledge systems and databases, which enables consistent reference across data platforms. Even when detailed mission or technical data are not present in a given source, the existence of these identifiers supports cross-referencing, record-keeping, and future augmentation of the record when additional authoritative information becomes available. For researchers, archivists, and data integrators, entries like this function as anchors that can be expanded with launch, operator, orbital, and payload details as those facts are obtained from primary sources.

## Notable For
- Being explicitly classified as an instance of an "artificial satellite."
- Association with the numeric identifier "40928" in the provided records.
- Having a Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "40928"].
- The source record notes the general class definition (a human-made object put into an orbit) and links the entry to that class.
- The available record documents the absence of additional public details (no launch, operator, or technical specifications provided).

## Body
### Identification
- Official name in source: TIANWANG 1A (TW-1A).
- Numeric identifier in source records: "40928".
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "40928"].
- Wikidata description field in source: 40928.

### Classification
- Instance type: artificial satellite.
- Class definition provided: "artificial satellite — human-made object put into an orbit."
- The class entry referenced has a sitelink_count of 142 in the source material.

### Source references and metadata
- The entry combines a name (TIANWANG 1A / TW-1A) with the numeric descriptor 40928 and the Wolfram entity code.
- No additional metadata (such as launch details, operator, mission purpose, orbital elements, mass, dimensions, or payload) is present in the provided source material.

### Limitations of available data
- The source material does not supply:
  - Launch date or launch vehicle.
  - Operator or owning organization.
  - Orbital parameters (altitude, inclination, period).
  - Technical specifications (mass, dimensions, power, payloads).
  - Mission purpose (communications, navigation, Earth observation, scientific research, etc.).

### Recommended next steps for enrichment
- Consult primary space-track, launch records, operator catalogs, or expanded Wikidata entries to obtain launch, operator, and technical details.
- Use the Wolfram Language entity code (Entity["Satellite", "40928"]) as a stable lookup key when querying Wolfram or linked-data resources for further information.