OUNA (VRAD) (32056)

COSPAR: 2007-039C | Alt Name: Ouna

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 14, 2007

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

H-IIA 2022

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

32056

International Designator

2007-039C

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OUNA (VRAD)

Alternative Name

Ouna

Type

Payload

Status

Non-operational

Owner

JAXA

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The OUNA (VRAD) satellite, also known as Ouna, is operated by JAXA and serves as a lunar orbiter. It was launched on September 14, 2007, from Tanegashima Space Center using the H-IIA 2022 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.7 meters in length, 1 meter in diameter, and spans 1.5 meters. Its dry mass is 53 kilograms, which is also its launch mass. OUNA (VRAD) features solar cells and batteries for power generation and has a hexagonal cylindrical shape with antennas attached. The satellite's primary mission involves lunar orbit operations and was manufactured by NECTKA.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.7

Diameter

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Hex Cyl + Ant

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

VRAD

Purpose

Lunar Orbiter

Mission

Lunar Orbiter

Manufacturer

NECTKA

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SELENE SS

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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