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AKEBONO (EXOS-D) (19822)
COSPAR: 1989-016A | Alt Name: Akebono
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 1989
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M1
Launch Vehicle
Mu-3S-II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19822
International Designator
1989-016A
Decay Date
11/26/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
AKEBONO (EXOS-D)
Alternative Name
Akebono
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISASM
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The AKEBONO (EXOS-D) satellite, also known as Alt_Name: Akebono, was launched on February 21, 1989, from the KSCUT launch site using a Mu-3S-II launch vehicle. It was manufactured by ISASM and has dimensions of 1.4 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and spans 61 meters. The satellite had a dry mass of 295 kg and was equipped with four deployable fixed solar arrays for power generation alongside batteries. Its mission focused on research related to the upper atmosphere and plasma phenomena. AKEBONO operated for an impressive lifespan of 17 years, contributing significantly to its intended scientific objectives before it ceased operations. The satellite's shape is described as a box configuration with four panels and antennas attached.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.4
Diameter
1
Span
61
Dry Mass
295
Launch Mass
295
Shape
Box + 4 Pan + 4 Ant
Radar Cross Section
2.9878
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
EXOS-D
Purpose
Research, upper atmosphere, plasma
Mission
Research, upper atmosphere, plasma
Manufacturer
ISASM
Life Expectancy
17 years (achieved)
Bus
EXOS-D
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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