# TUBSAT-1
**Wikidata**: [Q1559189](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1559189)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tubsat-1

## Summary
TUBSAT-1 is a technology demonstration spacecraft launched on July 17, 1991, aboard an Ariane 40 rocket from ELA-2. It was developed to test experimental technologies and is part of the TUBSAT series of satellites.

## Key Facts
- **Launch date**: July 17, 1991
- **Launch vehicle**: Ariane 40
- **Launch site**: ELA-2
- **Class**: Technology demonstration spacecraft, TUBSAT
- **COSPAR ID**: 1991-050D
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN)**: 21577
- **Wikipedia availability**: German language only

## FAQs
### Q: What was TUBSAT-1's primary purpose?
A: TUBSAT-1 was a technology demonstration spacecraft designed to test experimental technologies.

### Q: Which rocket launched TUBSAT-1?
A: TUBSAT-1 was launched aboard an Ariane 40 rocket on July 17, 1991.

### Q: Where was TUBSAT-1 launched from?
A: TUBSAT-1 was launched from ELA-2.

### Q: What is the COSPAR ID of TUBSAT-1?
A: The COSPAR ID of TUBSAT-1 is 1991-050D.

### Q: Is TUBSAT-1 available on Wikipedia in English?
A: No, TUBSAT-1 is only available on Wikipedia in German.

## Why It Matters
TUBSAT-1 played a crucial role in advancing satellite technology by serving as a platform for testing experimental technologies. Its launch on July 17, 1991, marked an important milestone in the development of the TUBSAT series, which contributed to the broader field of space exploration and satellite engineering. The spacecraft's successful demonstration of new technologies helped pave the way for future advancements in satellite design and functionality.

## Notable For
- First launch of the TUBSAT series
- Successful technology demonstration mission
- Contribution to satellite engineering advancements
- Use of the Ariane 40 launch vehicle
- German-language Wikipedia entry

## Body
### Overview
TUBSAT-1 is a technology demonstration spacecraft launched on July 17, 1991, aboard an Ariane 40 rocket from ELA-2. It is part of the TUBSAT series of satellites, which were designed to test experimental technologies in space.

### Launch Details
- **Launch date**: July 17, 1991
- **Launch vehicle**: Ariane 40
- **Launch site**: ELA-2

### Identification
- **COSPAR ID**: 1991-050D
- **Satellite catalog number (SCN)**: 21577

### Classification
- **Class**: Technology demonstration spacecraft, TUBSAT

### Wikipedia Availability
- **Languages**: German (de)

### Significance
TUBSAT-1 was significant as it contributed to the advancement of satellite technology through its role as a technology demonstration spacecraft. Its launch and successful mission helped pave the way for future developments in the field.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report