Horyu 2

Horyu 2 [KIT]

Horyu 2 is a small technological satellite built by Kyusyu Institute of Technology.

Horyu 2 will testing an experimental high-voltage solar array system and observing corresponding spacecraft charging effects on the satellite caused by the high voltage.

Nation: Japan
Type / Application: Technology
Operator: Kyusyu Institute of Technology (KIT)
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Power: Solar cells, batteries
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Satellite Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
Horyu 2 17.05.2012 Ta YLP-1 H-2A-202 with GCOM-W 1, KOMPSat 3 (Arirang 3), SDS 4