IGS 4A (30586)

COSPAR: 2007-005A | Alt Name: JSE reda-2 gouki

DECAYED

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Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

February 24, 2007

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

H-IIA 2024

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

30586

International Designator

2007-005A

Decay Date

4/13/2014

Basic Satellite Info

Name

IGS 4A

Alternative Name

JSE reda-2 gouki

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

CSICE

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The IGS 4A satellite, also known as JSE reda-2 gouki, was launched on February 24, 2007, from Tanegashima Space Center using a H-IIA 2024 launch vehicle. It is owned by CSICE and manufactured by MELCO. The spacecraft is primarily used for reconnaissance purposes with radar capabilities as part of the IGS Radar-2 payload. Its dimensions include a length of 3 meters, a diameter of 4 meters, and a span of 16.5 meters. With a launch mass of 1500 kg and a dry mass of 1000 kg, its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite's exact power supply and equipment details are not specified.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

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

Technical Details

Payload

IGS Radar-2

Purpose

Reconnaissance, radar

Mission

Reconnaissance, radar

Manufacturer

MELCO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

IGS-R

Configuration

Motor

Equipment

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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