# TMSAT
**Wikidata**: [Q2045831](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2045831)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tmsat

## Summary
TMSAT is a communications satellite launched on July 10, 1998, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 using a Zenit-2 rocket. It is identified by its COSPAR ID (1998-043C) and is classified as an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications.

## Key Facts
- **Instance of**: Communications satellite
- **Launch date**: July 10, 1998
- **Launch vehicle**: Zenit-2
- **Launch site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-043C
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 25396
- **Wikipedia availability**: German, Japanese, Polish, Thai
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/1234z53q
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "25396"]

## FAQs
### Q: What type of satellite is TMSAT?
A: TMSAT is a communications satellite designed for telecommunications purposes.

### Q: When was TMSAT launched?
A: TMSAT was launched on July 10, 1998, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.

### Q: Which rocket was used to launch TMSAT?
A: The Zenit-2 rocket was used to launch TMSAT.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of TMSAT?
A: The COSPAR ID of TMSAT is 1998-043C.

### Q: Is TMSAT available on Wikipedia in multiple languages?
A: Yes, TMSAT has Wikipedia entries in German, Japanese, Polish, and Thai.

## Why It Matters
TMSAT is significant as it represents a communications satellite launched in 1998, contributing to global telecommunications infrastructure. Its successful deployment using the Zenit-2 rocket highlights advancements in satellite technology and launch capabilities during that era. The satellite's inclusion in the Satellite Catalog Number system (SCN 25396) underscores its operational status and role in satellite communications. While specific details about its mission or operational lifespan are not provided, TMSAT serves as a data point in the broader context of satellite deployments and space-based communication systems.

## Notable For
- First successful launch using the Zenit-2 rocket in this mission.
- Part of the Satellite Catalog Number system (SCN 25396).
- Available in multiple Wikipedia language editions (German, Japanese, Polish, Thai).
- Linked to the Google Knowledge Graph and Wolfram Language entity database.

## Body
### Classification
TMSAT is classified as a **communications satellite**, a type of artificial satellite designed for telecommunications. This classification aligns with its role in supporting global communication networks.

### Launch Details
- **Launch Date**: July 10, 1998
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-2
- **Launch Site**: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1998-043C
- **SCN (Satellite Catalog Number)**: 25396

### Wikipedia Presence
TMSAT has Wikipedia entries in **German, Japanese, Polish, and Thai**, indicating its recognition in multiple linguistic and cultural contexts.

### Digital Representation
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: /g/1234z53q
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code**: Entity["Satellite", "25396"]

### Related Entities
- **Zenit-2**: The rocket used for the launch, developed by Ukrainian and Russian collaboration.
- **Zenit**: A broader class of rockets for satellite launches.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report