Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_53 (launch_designation VARCHAR, cospar_id_satcat_№ VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What is the launch designation of the satellite with a 2009-001a COSPAR ID?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT launch_designation FROM table_name_53 WHERE cospar_id_satcat_№ = "2009-001a"