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IGS 8B (39062)
COSPAR: 2013-002B | Alt Name: JSE jissho eisei
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 27, 2013
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39062
International Designator
2013-002B
Decay Date
2/20/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IGS 8B
Alternative Name
JSE jissho eisei
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
CSICE
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
IGS 8B, also known as JSE jissho eisei, is a reconnaissance satellite operated by CSICE and manufactured by MELCO. Launched on January 27, 2013, from TANSC using the H-IIA 202 launch vehicle, this satellite has a configuration of Box + 2 Pan with dimensions of 3 meters in length, 4 meters in diameter, and a span of 16.5 meters. It weighs approximately 1500 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 1000 kilograms. The mission involves optical reconnaissance using the IGS Optical 5 Demo payload. Its expected lifetime is two years.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
4
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
3.6159
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IGS Optical 5 Demo
Purpose
Reconnaissance, optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, optical
Manufacturer
MELCO
Life Expectancy
2 years
Bus
IGS-O
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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