Launch Date
November 6, 2014
Launch Site
DLS
Launch Pad
Sh370/13
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
NORAD ID
40301
International Designator
2014-070D
Decay Date
12/3/2023
Name
QSAT-EOS
Alternative Name
Tsukushi
Type
Status
Owner
KYUD/QPS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.5
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
49
Launch Mass
49
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
0.31
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
QSAT-EOS
Purpose
Technology, Earth observation
Mission
Technology, Earth observation
Manufacturer
KYUD/QPS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
QSAT
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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