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OREX (22978)
COSPAR: 1994-007A | Alt Name: Ryusei
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1994
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22978
International Designator
1994-007A
Decay Date
2/4/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OREX
Alternative Name
Ryusei
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NASDA/NAL
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
OREX (also known as Ryusei) is a reentry technology satellite launched by NASDA/NAL on February 3, 1994, from Tanegashima Space Center using an H-II launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1.5 meters in length and 3.4 meters in diameter and span. It had a dry mass of 761 kilograms and was launched with a total mass of 865 kilograms. OREX is powered by batteries, has a conical shape, and its primary mission focuses on reentry technology research. The satellite was manufactured by NASDA/NAL and is owned by the same entity.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
3.4
Span
3.4
Dry Mass
761
Launch Mass
865
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OREX
Purpose
Reentry technology
Mission
Reentry technology
Manufacturer
NASDA/NAL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OREX
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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