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KKS-1 (KISEKI) (33499)
COSPAR: 2009-002H | Alt Name: Kiseki
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 23, 2009
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33499
International Designator
2009-002H
Epoch
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:39:06 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.12°
Right Ascension
77.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
343.21°
Period
97.09 min
Mean Motion
14.83 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KKS-1 (KISEKI)
Alternative Name
Kiseki
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
KOUKO
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 33499U 09002H 26155.23548792 .00001730 00000-0 21926-3 0 9992
2 33499 98.1193 77.4726 0007410 343.2117 16.8850 14.83089575934270
Source: Celestrak
Summary
KKS-1 (KISEKI), also known as Kiseki, is a 15 cm cube technology satellite built by KOUKO and launched on January 23, 2009, from Tanegashima Space Center using the H-IIA 202 launch vehicle. With dimensions of 0.2 meters for length, diameter, and span, it has a dry mass of 3 kilograms and is powered by solar cells and batteries. The satellite was designed to conduct technology demonstrations in orbit with no specified major events or additional equipment listed. It operates as part of the KOUKO mission under the ownership of KOUKO.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.2
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0853
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
KKS-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
KOUKO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
KKS-1
Configuration
15 cm cube
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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