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MS T3 (Tansei 3)
MS T3 [ISAS]
Japanese test satellite Tansei 3 was launched by the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science of the University of Tokyo. The active lifespan of the satellite was expected to be about 2 weeks. Its functions were:
- test of the overall performance of the newly developed launch vehicle, M-3H,
- experiment of magnetic stabilization and,
- observation of ultraviolet radiation.
| Nation: | Japan |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | ISAS |
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| Power: | Batteries |
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| Mass: | 134 kg |
| Orbit: | 791 km × 3813 km, 65.8° |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS T3 (Tansei 3) | 1977-012A | 19.02.1977 | Ka LP-M | M-3H [KM-?] |
References:
- JAXA / ISAS: Tansei-3 (MS-T3)
Further MS missions:
