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SUZAKU (ASTRO-EII) (28773)
COSPAR: 2005-025A | Alt Name: Suzaku
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 10, 2005
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M-V
Launch Vehicle
M-V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28773
International Designator
2005-025A
Decay Date
1/5/2025
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SUZAKU (ASTRO-EII)
Alternative Name
Suzaku
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ISASJ
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SUZAKU (ASTRO-EII), also known as Suzaku, is an astronomy and X-Ray satellite operated by ISASJ. Launched on July 10, 2005, from KSCUT using the M-V launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 4.5 meters in length, 2.1 meters in diameter, and a span of 6.5 meters. The satellite weighs 1700 kilograms at launch and is equipped with XRS, XIS, HXD, and XRT equipment for scientific observations. Powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries, SUZAKU was designed to operate for approximately 2 years in a box shape with two panels. Its mission focused on astronomy and X-Ray studies of celestial objects.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.5
Diameter
2.1
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
1700
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
4.1445
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ASTRO-E2
Purpose
Astronomy, X-Ray
Mission
Astronomy, X-Ray
Manufacturer
ISASJ
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
ASTRO E
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
XRS, XIS, HXD, XRT
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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