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TRICOM-1R (TASUKI) (43201)
COSPAR: 2018-016A | Alt Name: Tasuki
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2018
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
K
Launch Vehicle
SS-520
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43201
International Designator
2018-016A
Decay Date
8/21/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TRICOM-1R (TASUKI)
Alternative Name
Tasuki
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
TOK
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
TRICOM-1R (TASUKI) is a 3U CubeSat launched on February 3, 2018, from KSCUT using the SS-520 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 0.3 meters in length and diameter with a span of 0.3 meters, has a dry mass of 3 kilograms, and was manufactured by TOK. It is equipped with five small cameras and store-and-forward communication equipment for technology demonstration purposes. TRICOM-1R's power source consists of solar cells and batteries, and it maintains a box shape without any motor or propulsion system. The satellite belongs to Japan (J) and operates under the ownership of TOK, primarily focusing on technological advancements in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
3
Launch Mass
3
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TRICOM-1R
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
TOK
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
5 small cameras, store-and-forward communication equipment
Power System
solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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