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TOKI (42820)
COSPAR: 1998-067MU | Alt Name: TOKI
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42820
International Designator
1998-067MU
Decay Date
5/3/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TOKI
Alternative Name
TOKI
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
KYUT
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The TOKI satellite, also known as BIRD-J, is a CubeSat (1U) built by KYUT and was launched on November 20, 1998, from the TYMSC site using Falcon 9 at LC39A. It measures 0.1 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 1 kilogram and is equipped with cameras for technology and educational purposes. Its shape is box-like, powered by solar cells and batteries, and has no motor or RCS system. The satellite's mission lasted approximately six months from its stable date on July 7, 2017.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.1
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
BIRD-J
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
KYUT
Life Expectancy
~ 6 months
Bus
Cubesat 1U
Configuration
CubeSat (1U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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