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HINOTORI (ASTRO-A) (12307)
COSPAR: 1981-017A | Alt Name: Hinotori
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 1981
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M
Launch Vehicle
Mu-3S
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12307
International Designator
1981-017A
Decay Date
7/11/1991
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HINOTORI (ASTRO-A)
Alternative Name
Hinotori
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISAS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
HINOTORI (ASTRO-A), also known as Hinotori, is an astronomy and X-Ray satellite launched on February 21, 1981, from KSCUT using a Mu-3S launch vehicle by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) of Japan. The spacecraft measures 0.9 meters in length, has a diameter of 1.1 meters, and spans 2.5 meters. It weighs 188 kilograms both at launch and dry mass. HINOTORI is equipped with four deployable fixed solar arrays for power generation along with batteries. Its shape consists of an octagonal cylinder with four panels attached. The satellite's mission focused on astronomy and X-Ray observation, contributing to scientific research in these fields.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.9
Diameter
1.1
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
188
Launch Mass
188
Shape
Oct Cyl + 4 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.45
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ASTRO-A
Purpose
Astronomy, X-Ray
Mission
Astronomy, X-Ray
Manufacturer
ISAS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ASTRO
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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