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HTV-4 (KOUNOTORI 4) (39221)
COSPAR: 2013-040A | Alt Name: Kounotori 4 gouki
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 3, 2013
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39221
International Designator
2013-040A
Decay Date
9/7/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HTV-4 (KOUNOTORI 4)
Alternative Name
Kounotori 4 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
HTV-4 (KOUNOTORI 4) is a supply satellite operated by JAXA, launched on August 3, 2013 from Tanegashima Space Center Launch Pad Y2 using the H-IIB launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 9.8 meters in length and diameter and span. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 8700 kg and a launch mass of 15400 kg, powered by solar cells mounted on its body and batteries. HTV-4 is cylindrical in shape and was manufactured by MHITO for the purpose of delivering supplies to the International Space Station during a mission lasting approximately 30 days. Its propulsion system consists of HBT-5 engines (x4).
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.8
Diameter
4.4
Span
9.8
Dry Mass
8700
Launch Mass
15400
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
21.0159
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HTV 4
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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