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HTV-5 (KOUNOTORI 5) (40873)
COSPAR: 2015-038A | Alt Name: Kounotori 5 gouki
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 2015
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40873
International Designator
2015-038A
Decay Date
9/29/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HTV-5 (KOUNOTORI 5)
Alternative Name
Kounotori 5 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The HTV-5 (KOUNOTORI 5) satellite, identified by NORAD CAT ID 40873 and OBJECT ID 2015-038A, is a supply spacecraft manufactured by MHITO for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It was launched on August 19, 2015, from Tanegashima Space Center (TANSC) Launch Pad Y2 using an H-IIB launch vehicle. The satellite measures 9.8 meters in length and diameter, with a span of 9.8 meters, and has a dry mass of 6,225 kg, identical to its launch mass. HTV-5 is powered by body-mounted solar cells and batteries and features a cylindrical shape. Its mission was to supply cargo to the International Space Station (ISS), and it operated for a lifetime of approximately 30 days before completing its objectives.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.8
Diameter
4.4
Span
9.8
Dry Mass
6225
Launch Mass
6225
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
19.088
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HTV 5
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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