# UniCubeSat-GG

> Satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q4052138](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4052138)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UniCubeSat-GG)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/unicubesat-gg

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## Summary  
UniCubeSat-GG is a miniature CubeSat satellite designed by GAUSS Srl and launched by the European Space Agency in 2012. It orbits Earth as an amateur radio satellite and is part of the CubeSat class, measuring 10 cm per side and weighing 1 kg.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: February 13, 2012  
- **Country of Origin**: Italy  
- **Operator/Designer**: GAUSS Srl  
- **Sponsor**: European Space Agency  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Vega (retired European rocket)  
- **Mass**: 1 kilogram  
- **Orbit**: Apoapsis 1,101 km, periapsis 302 km, orbital period 98.66 minutes  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2012-006J  
- **Categories**: CubeSat, amateur radio satellite, artificial satellite of Earth  
- **Aliases**: UNICubeSat GG, UNICubeSAT  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of satellite is UniCubeSat-GG?  
A: It is a CubeSat, a miniaturized satellite composed of 10 cm cubic modules, and also functions as an amateur radio satellite.  

### Q: Who built and operates UniCubeSat-GG?  
A: It was designed and is operated by GAUSS Srl, an Italian company, with sponsorship from the European Space Agency.  

### Q: When and where was UniCubeSat-GG launched?  
A: It launched on February 13, 2012, from the Ensemble de Lancement Vega at the Guiana Space Centre aboard a Vega rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
UniCubeSat-GG represents the growing accessibility of space technology, demonstrating how small, cost-effective satellites can serve educational and research purposes. As part of the CubeSat initiative, it contributes to advancements in miniaturized satellite design and amateur radio communications. Its launch aboard Vega, Europe’s now-retired orbital vehicle, also highlights collaborative efforts in space exploration.  

## Notable For  
- One of the early CubeSats launched by the European Space Agency.  
- Weighs only 1 kg, showcasing miniaturization in satellite technology.  
- Operates as an amateur radio satellite, enabling ground-based communication experiments.  

## Body  
### Technical Specifications  
- **Dimensions**: Standard CubeSat size (10 cm × 10 cm × 10 cm).  
- **Orbital Parameters**:  
  - Apoapsis: 1,101 km  
  - Periapsis: 302 km  
  - Inclination: 69.48 degrees  
  - Period: 98.66 minutes  

### Launch and Mission  
- **Launch Site**: Guiana Space Centre, specifically the Ensemble de Lancement Vega.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Vega (flight VV01).  
- **Purpose**: Primarily educational and amateur radio communications.  

### Development and Operation  
- **Designer/Operator**: GAUSS Srl, an Italian aerospace company.  
- **Sponsorship**: Funded by the European Space Agency.  

### Classification  
- **Instance Of**: CubeSat, amateur radio satellite, artificial satellite of Earth.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013