# UWE-1

> amateur radio satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q319385](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q319385)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UWE-1)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/uwe-1

## Summary
UWE-1 is an amateur radio satellite that belongs to the CubeSat class, which are miniaturized satellites made up of 10cm-sided cubic modules. It was launched on October 27, 2005, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

## Key Facts
- UWE-1 is an amateur radio satellite and a CubeSat (class)
- It was launched on October 27, 2005
- The satellite was launched from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132
- It was launched using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- UWE-1 has a COSPAR ID of 2005-043C
- It has a SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of 28892
- The satellite has a Freebase ID of /m/08lp8y
- UWE-1 has Wikipedia articles in German, English, Finnish, French, and Japanese
- It has 5 sitelinks on Wikipedia

## FAQs
### Q: What is UWE-1?
A: UWE-1 is an amateur radio satellite that belongs to the CubeSat class, which are miniaturized satellites made up of 10cm-sided cubic modules. It was launched on October 27, 2005, from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: When and where was UWE-1 launched?
A: UWE-1 was launched on October 27, 2005, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket.

### Q: What is the purpose of UWE-1?
A: UWE-1 is an amateur radio satellite, meaning it transmits amateur radio signals. As a CubeSat, it represents a miniaturized satellite design that allows for more affordable and accessible space missions.

## Why It Matters
UWE-1 represents an important milestone in the development of small satellite technology, particularly within the amateur radio community. As a CubeSat, it demonstrates the feasibility of launching functional satellites at a fraction of the cost of traditional satellites. Its launch contributed to the growing trend of educational and research institutions developing and launching their own satellites, democratizing access to space. The amateur radio aspect of UWE-1 also highlights the continued importance of radio communication in space operations, providing a platform for experimentation and communication among amateur radio operators worldwide. This satellite, along with others in the CubeSat class, has paved the way for more complex and capable small satellites in subsequent years.

## Notable For
- Being an amateur radio satellite that belongs to the CubeSat class, a miniaturized satellite format
- Having a COSPAR ID of 2005-043C, indicating its official registration in the international space object catalog
- Being launched on October 27, 2005, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket
- Having a SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of 28892, which is used to track artificial objects in space
- Having Wikipedia presence in multiple languages (German, English, Finnish, French, and Japanese)

## Body
### Basic Information
UWE-1 is an amateur radio satellite that belongs to the CubeSat class. CubeSats are miniaturized satellites made up of 10cm-sided cubic modules. The satellite has a SCN (Satellite Catalog Number) of 28892 and a COSPAR ID of 2005-043C. Its Freebase ID is /m/08lp8y.

### Launch Details
UWE-1 was launched on October 27, 2005, from Plesetsk Cosmodrome Site 132 using a Kosmos-3M rocket. This launch event is officially recorded in space catalogs with the specified date and location.

### Technical Classification
As an amateur radio satellite, UWE-1 is designed to transmit amateur radio signals. It is specifically classified as a CubeSat, which is a standardized small satellite format that has become popular for educational and research purposes due to its low cost and standardized design.

### Digital Presence
UWE-1 has a Wikipedia presence in multiple languages, including German (de), English (en), Finnish (fi), French (fr), and Japanese (ja). The satellite has 5 sitelinks on Wikipedia, indicating its coverage across different language editions of the encyclopedia.

### Related Entities
UWE-1 is related to several other entities in the knowledge base:
- CubeSat: The class to which UWE-1 belongs
- Amateur radio satellite: The type of satellite that UWE-1 is
- Kosmos-3M: The rocket used to launch UWE-1

The satellite is also represented in Wolfram Language with the entity code Entity["Satellite", "28892"].

## References

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