# TYVAK-61C

> 43144

**Wikidata**: [Q111471050](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471050)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tyvak-61c

## Summary
TYVAK-61C is an artificial satellite with the international designator 43144, launched on January 12, 2018, from Sriharikota using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL. It is cataloged in multiple satellite databases including COSPAR (2018-004AK) and N2YO (TYVAK-61C). The satellite is recognized in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "43144"].

## Key Facts
- International designator: 43144
- COSPAR ID: 2018-004AK
- N2YO catalog ID: TYVAK-61C
- Launch date: January 12, 2018
- Launch site: Sriharikota, India
- Launch vehicle: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
- Instance of: artificial satellite
- Wolfram Language entity code: Entity["Satellite", "43144"]

## FAQs
### Q: What is TYVAK-61C?
A: TYVAK-61C is an artificial satellite with international designator 43144, launched on January 12, 2018, from Sriharikota using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL. It is cataloged in multiple satellite databases including COSPAR and N2YO.

### Q: When was TYVAK-61C launched?
A: TYVAK-61C was launched on January 12, 2018, from Sriharikota, India.

### Q: What launch vehicle was used for TYVAK-61C?
A: TYVAK-61C was launched using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL (PSLV-XL).

## Why It Matters
TYVAK-61C represents a component of India's expanding satellite launch capabilities through the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle program. As an artificial satellite launched from Sriharikota, it contributes to the growing catalog of Earth-orbiting objects that support various space-based applications. The satellite's inclusion in major satellite databases like COSPAR and N2YO demonstrates its significance in space situational awareness and tracking efforts. Its launch via the reliable PSLV-XL vehicle showcases India's continued investment in proven launch technology for deploying satellites into orbit.

## Notable For
- Launched from India's primary spaceport at Sriharikota
- Deployed using the reliable Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL
- Cataloged across multiple international satellite databases
- Recognized in computational knowledge systems like Wolfram Language
- Part of the 2018 satellite launch cohort

## Body
### Technical Specifications
TYVAK-61C is identified by the international designator 43144 and carries the COSPAR designation 2018-004AK. The satellite is cataloged in the N2YO database under the identifier TYVAK-61C.

### Launch Details
The satellite was launched on January 12, 2018, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, India's primary spaceport located on the eastern coast of the country. The launch was conducted using a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle-XL, which is an enhanced version of India's PSLV capable of carrying heavier payloads to polar orbits.

### Database Recognition
TYVAK-61C is recognized across multiple satellite tracking and cataloging systems. It appears in the COSPAR database with ID 2018-004AK, in the N2YO satellite catalog as TYVAK-61C, and is accessible through computational knowledge platforms like Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "43144"].

### Classification
The satellite is classified as an artificial satellite, placing it within the broader category of human-made objects placed in Earth orbit for various purposes including communication, Earth observation, scientific research, or technology demonstration.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report