Launch Date
October 13, 2006
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
NORAD ID
29496
International Designator
2006-043C
Decay Date
9/30/2010
Name
LDREX-2
Alternative Name
LDREX-2
Type
Status
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
1.8
Diameter
0.7
Span
6.5
Dry Mass
149
Launch Mass
149
Shape
Box + Dish
Radar Cross Section
4.5525
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
LDREX-2
Purpose
Engineering Test
Mission
Engineering Test
Manufacturer
JAXA
Life Expectancy
20 minutes
Bus
LDREX
Configuration
Deployable reflector, camera and support equipment remained on ASAP platform
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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