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IGS 7A (37954)
COSPAR: 2011-075A | Alt Name: JSE reda-3 gouki
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 12, 2011
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37954
International Designator
2011-075A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IGS 7A
Alternative Name
JSE reda-3 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CSICE
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IGS 7A, also known as JSE reda-3 gouki, is a reconnaissance radar satellite operated by CSICE and manufactured by MELCO under the IGS-R bus configuration. Launched on December 12, 2011, from TANSC launch site using H-IIA 202 vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 3 meters in length, 4 meters in diameter, and a span of 16.5 meters. The satellite carries the IGS Radar-3 payload for reconnaissance purposes and had a dry mass of about 1,000 kilograms at launch with an initial launch mass of 1,500 kilograms. Its shape is described as a box with two panels.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
4
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IGS Radar-3
Purpose
Reconnaissance, radar
Mission
Reconnaissance, radar
Manufacturer
MELCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IGS-R
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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