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RAPIS-1 (43932)
COSPAR: 2019-003A | Alt Name: RAPIS-1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 18, 2019
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
EP
Launch Vehicle
Epsilon
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43932
International Designator
2019-003A
Decay Date
9/25/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RAPIS-1
Alternative Name
RAPIS-1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
RAPIS-1 is a technology satellite launched by JAXA on January 18, 2019, from KSCUT using an Epsilon launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 1 meter in length and diameter, with a span of 2.5 meters, and has a dry mass of 200 kilograms. It is equipped with solar cells and batteries for power generation. RAPIS-1's shape consists of a box structure with a pan design and its primary mission purpose is technology demonstration. The satellite is expected to have an operational lifetime of approximately 27 months.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
1
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box + pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RAPIS-1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
JAXA
Life Expectancy
27 months
Bus
RAPIS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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