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SFU (23521)
COSPAR: 1995-011A | Alt Name: SFU
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 1995
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23521
International Designator
1995-011A
Decay Date
1/20/1996
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SFU
Alternative Name
SFU
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The SFU satellite, also known by its OBJECT_ID 1995-011A and NORAD_CAT_ID 23521, was launched on March 18, 1995, from the Tanegashima Space Center (TANSC) using a H-II launch vehicle. Manufactured by NASDA, it is owned by the same entity and has a mission focused on microgravity studies and astronomical observations in the infrared spectrum as a Shuttle retrievable carrier. The satellite measures 2.8 meters in length, 4.7 meters in diameter, with a span of 24.4 meters, indicating significant solar panel deployment. At launch, it had a mass of 3486 kg and its dry mass is recorded at 2736 kg. Its equipment includes an Infrared Telescope (IRTS). The satellite uses two deployable fixed solar arrays for power along with battery support. Its shape is described as an octagonal box plus two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.8
Diameter
4.7
Span
24.4
Dry Mass
2736
Launch Mass
3486
Shape
Oct Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
13.9214
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SFU
Purpose
Microgravity, Astronomy (Infra red), Shuttle retrievable carrier
Mission
Microgravity, Astronomy (Infra red), Shuttle retrievable carrier
Manufacturer
NASDA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SFU
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
IRTS
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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