# VELOX CI
**Wikidata**: [Q25379994](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25379994)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/velox-ci

## Summary  
VELOX CI is a research satellite designed for scientific purposes. It was launched on December 16, 2015, aboard India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). The satellite is part of broader efforts to advance space-based research and technology.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 16, 2015 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2015-077A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Classification**: Research satellite (artificial satellite designed for scientific research) ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q48183))  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on December 16, 2015 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 41166 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of VELOX CI?  
A: VELOX CI is a research satellite designed for scientific experiments and data collection in space.  

### Q: Who launched VELOX CI?  
A: It was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) using the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV).  

### Q: When was VELOX CI launched?  
A: The satellite was launched on December 16, 2015.  

## Why It Matters  
VELOX CI represents India's growing capabilities in space technology and scientific research. As a research satellite, it contributes to advancements in space-based experiments, potentially aiding fields like Earth observation, communication, or microgravity studies. Its launch aboard the PSLV underscores ISRO's role as a cost-effective and reliable player in the global space industry. The mission also highlights international interest in small satellites for research, as VELOX CI joins a broader ecosystem of scientific payloads deployed by various nations.  

## Notable For  
- Launched aboard India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), a workhorse for satellite deployments.  
- Part of ISRO's efforts to support scientific research through space-based platforms.  
- Contributes to the growing trend of small satellites for specialized missions.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 16, 2015  
- **Vehicle**: Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2015-077A  

### Classification  
- **Type**: Research satellite  
- **Purpose**: Scientific experiments and data collection  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Spacecraft Catalog Number (SCN)**: 41166  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on December 16, 2015  

### Organizational Context  
- **Developed/Launched By**: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)  
- **Launch Site**: Not specified in available data

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report