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UNITEC-1 (36578)
COSPAR: 2010-020F | Alt Name: Shi'nen
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 2010
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36578
International Designator
2010-020F
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
UNITEC-1
Alternative Name
Shi'nen
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
UNIS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
UNITEC-1, also known as Shi'nen, is a technology and interplanetary satellite launched on May 20, 2010, from Tanegashima Space Center (TANSC) using the H-IIA 202 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.4 meters in length, diameter, and span, with a dry mass and launch mass both at 26 kilograms. It was manufactured by UNIS and is owned by the same entity. Its power source consists of solar cells and batteries. The satellite's shape is box-like, and its mission focuses on technology and interplanetary exploration. No specific motor or major events are noted in the provided data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
26
Launch Mass
26
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unitec-1
Purpose
Technology, interplanetary
Mission
Technology, interplanetary
Manufacturer
UNIS
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
Unitec
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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