Astro B [ISAS]
The Astro B (renamed Tenma after launch) X-ray astronomy mission had the following major objectives:
The spacecraft could spin at 0.546, 0.137, or 0.068 rpm with the aid of a momentum wheel. The spin axis was maneuvered by magnetic torquing.
Four experiments were on board of the satellite:
Nation: | Japan |
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Type / Application: | Astronomy, X-Ray |
Operator: | ISAS |
Contractors: | |
Equipment: | see above |
Configuration: | |
Propulsion: | |
Power: | 4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
Lifetime: | |
Mass: | 216 kg |
Orbit: | 489 km × 503 km, 31.5° |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Astro B (Tenma) | 1983-011A | 20.02.1983 | Ka LP-M | M-3S |