ETS 3 (Kiku 4)
ETS 3 [NASDA]
ETS 3 (Engineering Test Satellite 3) was launched by Japan. The satellite nickname is Kiku-4. Objectives were to test the 3-axis attitude control function, solar array paddle deployment, thermal control, and instrument functions.
| Nation: | Japan |
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| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | NASDA |
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| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
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| Mass: | 385 kg |
| Orbit: | 964 km × 1234 km, 45° |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| ETS 3 (Kiku 4) | 03.09.1982 | Ta | N-1 |
