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HTV-2 (KOUNOTORI 2) (37351)
COSPAR: 2011-003A | Alt Name: Kounotori 2 gouki
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 22, 2011
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37351
International Designator
2011-003A
Decay Date
3/30/2011
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HTV-2 (KOUNOTORI 2)
Alternative Name
Kounotori 2 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
HTV-2 (KOUNOTORI 2) is a supply satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2011-003A, launched on January 22, 2011, from Tanegashima Space Center, Launch Pad Y2, using an H-IIB launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 9.8 meters in length and a diameter and span of 4.4 meters each, with a dry mass of 8,700 kg and a launch mass of 16,000 kg. It is owned by JAXA and was manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHITO). HTV-2 operates on solar cells and batteries for power supply. Its mission duration is up to 30 days, and it uses R-4D x 4 motors for propulsion. The satellite is cylindrical in shape with a radar cross-section of 17.2216 m².
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.8
Diameter
4.4
Span
9.8
Dry Mass
8700
Launch Mass
16000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
17.2216
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HTV 2
Purpose
Supply
Mission
Supply
Manufacturer
MHITO
Life Expectancy
30 days
Bus
HTV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
R-4D x 4
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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