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IGS R-6 (43495)
COSPAR: 2018-052A | Alt Name: JSE reda-6 gouki
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 2018
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43495
International Designator
2018-052A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
IGS R-6
Alternative Name
JSE reda-6 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
CSICE
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The IGS R-6 satellite, also known as JSE reda-6 gouki, is a reconnaissance radar satellite manufactured by MELCO and owned by CSICE. It was launched on June 12, 2018, from the Tanegashima Space Center using an H-IIA 202 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 3 meters in length, 4 meters in diameter, and a span of 16.5 meters. Its dry mass is 1,000 kilograms, with a total launch mass of 1,500 kilograms. The shape of the spacecraft is described as a box with two panels. Details on its power system, specific equipment, motor, and transmitter frequencies are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3
Diameter
4
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
IGS Radar-6
Purpose
Reconnaissance, radar
Mission
Reconnaissance, radar
Manufacturer
MELCO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
IGS-R
Configuration
?
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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