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HIMAWARI-1 (GMS-1) (10143)
COSPAR: 1977-065A | Alt Name: Himawari
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10143
International Designator
1977-065A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:43:48 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
6.48°
Right Ascension
292.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
245.57°
Period
1450.92 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HIMAWARI-1 (GMS-1)
Alternative Name
Himawari
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 10143U 77065A 26184.94708770 .00000109 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 10143 6.4764 292.3460 0016534 245.5681 135.8448 0.99247403121391
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.7
Diameter
2.2
Span
2.7
Dry Mass
258
Launch Mass
280
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.1635
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GMS
Purpose
Meteorology
Mission
Meteorology
Manufacturer
HSES/NEC
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
HS-335
Configuration
HS-335
Motor
Star 27
Equipment
?
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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