Launch Date
September 11, 2006
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
NORAD ID
29393
International Designator
2006-037A
Decay Date
10/29/2016
Name
IGS 3A
Alternative Name
JSE kougaku-2 gouki
Type
Status
Owner
CSICE
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
3
Diameter
4
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
IGS Optical-2
Purpose
Reconnaissance, optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, optical
Manufacturer
MELCO
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
IGS-O
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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