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KIRARI (OICETS) (28809)
COSPAR: 2005-031A | Alt Name: Kirari
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 23, 2005
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC109/95
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28809
International Designator
2005-031A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:58:47 GMT
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Inclination
98.06°
Right Ascension
80.98°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
324.34°
Period
94.49 min
Mean Motion
15.24 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KIRARI (OICETS)
Alternative Name
Kirari
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28809U 05031A 26184.74916639 .00006155 00000-0 25622-3 0 9999
2 28809 98.0627 80.9776 0018023 324.3428 35.6602 15.24020639141121
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The KIRARI (OICETS) satellite, also known as Kirari, was launched on August 23, 2005, from the TYMSC launch site using a Dnepr launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 2.5 meters in length and 1.1 meters in diameter with a span of 9.4 meters. It has a dry mass of 570 kilograms and was designed for research purposes, particularly focusing on laser communication technology. Manufactured by NECTF and owned by JAXA, KIRARI utilized two deployable solar arrays and batteries as its power source. The satellite's shape is described as "Box + 2 Pan," with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 1.5851 square meters. Although planned for a one-year mission, it operated successfully for four years beyond its intended lifespan.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.5
Diameter
1.1
Span
9.4
Dry Mass
570
Launch Mass
570
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
1.5851
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OICETS
Purpose
Research, Laser communication
Mission
Research, Laser communication
Manufacturer
NECTF
Life Expectancy
1 year (planned), 4 years (achieved)
Bus
OICETS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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