# Xiwang 1
**Wikidata**: [Q11059867](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11059867)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/xiwang-1

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Xiwang 1**:

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## Summary  
Xiwang 1 is an amateur radio satellite launched by China in 2009. It was carried into orbit by a Long March 4C rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center. The satellite primarily serves the amateur radio community by transmitting signals for communication purposes.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: December 15, 2009  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2009-072B  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 36122  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Long March 4C  
- **Launch Site**: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center  
- **Type**: Amateur radio satellite  
- **Significant Event**: Rocket launch on December 15, 2009, at Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center  
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID**: `/g/155qptrw`  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Xiwang 1?  
A: Xiwang 1 is an amateur radio satellite designed to transmit signals for amateur radio communication, serving hobbyists and researchers.  

### Q: When and where was Xiwang 1 launched?  
A: It was launched on December 15, 2009, from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in China.  

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Xiwang 1?  
A: A Long March 4C rocket carried Xiwang 1 into orbit.  

## Why It Matters  
Xiwang 1 represents China's contribution to the global amateur radio satellite network, enabling enthusiasts and researchers to communicate across long distances. Amateur radio satellites like Xiwang 1 play a crucial role in education, emergency communication, and technological experimentation. Its launch also demonstrates China's growing capabilities in space technology, particularly in deploying small satellites for niche applications.  

## Notable For  
- One of China's early amateur radio satellites.  
- Launched aboard the Long March 4C, a reliable Chinese orbital carrier rocket.  
- Contributed to the international amateur radio community by providing additional communication bandwidth.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: December 15, 2009  
- **Site**: Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center  
- **Rocket**: Long March 4C  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Satellite Class**: Amateur radio satellite  
- **COSPAR ID**: 2009-072B  
- **SCN**: 36122  

### Mission Significance  
- Facilitated amateur radio communications globally.  
- Demonstrated China's ability to deploy small satellites for specialized purposes.  

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## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report