Kagayaki (SORUNSAT 1)
Kagayaki (SORUNSAT 1) is a small satellite to demonstrate different technologies and to invite handicapped children to the launch site and carry their messages.
Kagayaki will demonstrate technologies to:
The satellite was successfuly orbited, bzut no signals were received.
Nation: | Japan |
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Type / Application: | Technology |
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Configuration: | Gravity-gradient stabilized 30 cm cube |
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Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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Mass: | 20 kg |
Orbit: | 666 km × 666 km, 98º |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Kagayaki (SORUNSAT 1) | 2009-002D | 23.01.2009 | Ta YLP-1 | H-2A-202 | with GOSAT, SDS 1, SOHLA 1, SpriteSat, PRISM, KKS 1, STARS 1 |