HTV-3 (KOUNOTORI 3) (38706)

COSPAR: 2012-038A | Alt Name: Kounotori 3 gouki

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 21, 2012

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

H-IIB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

38706

International Designator

2012-038A

Decay Date

9/14/2012

Basic Satellite Info

Name

HTV-3 (KOUNOTORI 3)

Alternative Name

Kounotori 3 gouki

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JAXA

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

HTV-3 (KOUNOTORI 3), also known as Kounotori 3 gouki, is a supply spacecraft operated by JAXA. Launched on July 21, 2012, from the Tanegashima Space Center using an H-IIB launch vehicle, this satellite measures 9.8 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.4 meters with a span of 9.8 meters. It carries a dry mass of 8700 kilograms and had a launch mass of 15400 kilograms. The mission's purpose was to supply materials, primarily for the International Space Station (ISS). Its power system includes solar cells mounted on its body and batteries. HTV-3 was designed with a cylindrical shape and is equipped with HBT-5 x 4 motors, offering it a stable orbit and operational lifetime of about 30 days in space.

Physical Characteristics

Length

9.8

Diameter

4.4

Span

9.8

Dry Mass

8700

Launch Mass

15400

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

7.6337

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

HTV 3

Purpose

Supply

Mission

Supply

Manufacturer

MHITO

Life Expectancy

30 days

Bus

HTV

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

HBT-5 x 4

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Solar cells (body mounted), batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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