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NEGAI (36575)
COSPAR: 2010-020C | Alt Name: Negai*
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 2010
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36575
International Designator
2010-020C
Decay Date
6/26/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NEGAI
Alternative Name
Negai*
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SOKA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
NEGAI is a CubeSat (1U) technology satellite manufactured by SOKA and owned by SOKA. It was launched on May 20, 2010, from Tanegashima Space Center using the H-IIA 202 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and a launch mass of 1 kilogram. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. NEGAI’s purpose is for technology demonstration, and it carries a payload named Negai-star (Negai*). The satellite has a shape resembling a box and an RCS value of 0.0434. Additional details such as its specific frequencies or major events are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.0434
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Negai-star (Negai*)
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SOKA
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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