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SHINDAISAT (39572)
COSPAR: 2014-009A | Alt Name: Ginrei
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 27, 2014
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39572
International Designator
2014-009A
Decay Date
11/24/2014
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SHINDAISAT
Alternative Name
Ginrei
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SHINSHU
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
SHINDAISAT (also known as Ginrei) is a technology satellite launched on February 27, 2014, from Tanegashima Space Center using the H-IIA 202 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 0.5 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 0.5 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 33 kg each. SHINDAISAT was manufactured by Shinshu University for technology demonstration purposes and is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. The satellite's shape is box-like with an RCS (Reflectivity) of 0.265, and it belongs to the Shindai Bus series.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.4
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
33
Launch Mass
33
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.265
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ShindaiSat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
SHINSHU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Shindai
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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