# Unisat 5

> 39421

**Wikidata**: [Q111471801](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111471801)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/unisat-5

## Summary
Unisat 5 is an Italian artificial satellite and amateur radio satellite cataloged as number 39421. Launched on November 21, 2013, from Dombarovsky using a Dnepr launch vehicle, it was designed and operated by GAUSS Srl.

## Key Facts
- SCN: 39421
- Launch Date: November 21, 2013
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Operator: GAUSS Srl
- Launch Vehicle: Dnepr
- COSPAR ID: 2013-066F
- Orbital Period: 96.685 minutes
- Apoapsis: 618.99 km
- Periapsis: 574.76 km
- Orbital Inclination: 97.52 degrees

## FAQs
### Q: What is Unisat 5?
A: Unisat 5 is an Italian artificial satellite and amateur radio satellite with catalog number 39421. It was launched on November 21, 2013, from Dombarovsky using a Dnepr launch vehicle and is operated by GAUSS Srl.

### Q: What is the purpose of Unisat 5?
A: As an amateur radio satellite, Unisat 5 is designed for amateur radio communications. It also serves as an artificial satellite for various scientific and technological purposes.

### Q: When and where was Unisat 5 launched?
A: Unisat 5 was launched on November 21, 2013, from Dombarovsky using a Dnepr launch vehicle, which is a converted Satan ICBM.

### Q: What is the orbital characteristics of Unisat 5?
A: Unisat 5 has an orbital period of 96.685 minutes, with an apoapsis of 618.99 km and periapsis of 574.76 km. Its orbital inclination is 97.52 degrees.

## Why It Matters
Unisat 5 represents Italy's contribution to amateur radio satellite technology and space research. As a satellite operated by GAUSS Srl, it likely serves educational and research purposes for the amateur radio community. The use of a converted ICBM (Dnepr) for launch demonstrates repurposing of military technology for peaceful scientific endeavors. The satellite's specific orbital characteristics indicate it was designed for particular applications that require this specific altitude and inclination. Unisat 5 contributes to the growing field of small satellite missions and demonstrates the capability of non-major space-faring nations to participate in satellite technology development and deployment.

## Notable For
- Being an Italian amateur radio satellite with catalog number 39421
- Launch on November 21, 2013, from Dombarovsky using a Dnepr launch vehicle (converted Satan ICBM)
- Having an orbital period of 96.685 minutes
- Specific orbital characteristics with apoapsis of 618.99 km and periapsis of 574.76 km
- Being designed and operated by the Italian company GAUSS Srl

## Body
### Basic Information
- SCN: 39421
- COSPAR ID: 2013-066F
- Country of Origin: Italy
- Operator: GAUSS Srl
- Designed by: GAUSS Srl
- Parent Astronomical Body: Earth
- Wolfram Language Entity Code: Entity["Satellite", "39421"]

### Launch Details
- Launch Date: November 21, 2013
- Start Point: Dombarovsky
- Launch Vehicle: Dnepr (converted Satan ICBM)

### Orbital Characteristics
- Apoapsis: 618.99 km
- Periapsis: 574.76 km
- Orbital Period: 96.685 minutes
- Orbital Inclination: 97.52 degrees

### Classification
- Instance of: artificial satellite, amateur radio satellite

### Related Entities
- artificial satellite (class: human-made object put into an orbit)
- amateur radio satellite (class: type of satellite that transmits amateur radio)
- Dnepr (class: converted Satan ICBM used as a satellite launch vehicle)

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report
2. [Source](https://in-the-sky.org/spacecraft.php?id=39421)