# Veronika

> Slovak nanosatellite, presented as first pink and family satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q123592678](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123592678)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/veronika-q123592678

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Veronika**:

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## Summary  
Veronika is Slovakia's first pink nanosatellite, marketed as a "family satellite" designed for amateur radio and technology demonstration. Launched in 2023, it is a 1 kg CubeSat that showcases experimental technologies while promoting public engagement in space.  

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: November 11, 2023, at 18:49 UTC from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.  
- **Mass**: 1 kilogram.  
- **Color**: Pink, emphasizing its unique branding as the "first pink satellite."  
- **Operator/Funder**: Boris Procik, a private individual.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: SpaceX Falcon 9 Block 5 (serial number B1071.12).  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2023-174F.  
- **Classification**: CubeSat, amateur radio satellite, and technology demonstration spacecraft.  
- **Country of Origin**: Slovakia.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What makes Veronika unique?  
A: It is Slovakia's first pink satellite and is promoted as a "family satellite," combining amateur radio functionality with public outreach.  

### Q: Who funded and operates Veronika?  
A: Boris Procik, a private individual, funded and operates the satellite.  

### Q: What was Veronika's mission?  
A: It serves as a technology demonstrator and amateur radio satellite, transmitting signals for public use.  

## Why It Matters  
Veronika represents Slovakia's growing involvement in small-scale space projects, blending technical experimentation with public engagement. Its pink color and "family satellite" branding aim to inspire broader interest in space, particularly among non-experts. As a CubeSat, it demonstrates cost-effective access to orbit while contributing to amateur radio communications. The project highlights how private initiatives can advance national space capabilities without large institutional backing.  

## Notable For  
- First Slovak satellite explicitly branded as pink and family-oriented.  
- One of the few privately funded nanosatellites from Slovakia.  
- Launched aboard SpaceX's Falcon 9, showcasing commercial access to space for small payloads.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: November 11, 2023.  
- **Time**: 18:49 UTC.  
- **Site**: Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 4 East.  
- **Rocket**: Falcon 9 Block 5 (B1071.12).  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 1 kg.  
- **Dimensions**: Standard CubeSat form factor (likely 1U).  
- **Primary Function**: Amateur radio transmissions and technology demonstration.  

### Ownership and Operation  
- **Funder/Operator**: Boris Procik.  
- **Country**: Slovakia.  

### Classification  
- **Type**: CubeSat, amateur radio satellite, technology demonstration spacecraft.  

### Unique Features  
- **Color**: Pink, a deliberate design choice for visibility and branding.  
- **Public Engagement**: Marketed as a "family satellite" to encourage amateur participation.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/veronika.htm)
2. CelesTrak
3. Jonathan's Space Report
4. [Tlačová správa: VERONIKA – prvý slovenský rodinný a ružový satelit na obežnej dráhe. 2023](https://kozmonautika.sk/2023/11/10/tlacova-sprava-veronika-prvy-slovensky-rodinny-a-ruzovy-satelit-na-obeznej-drahe/)