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HTV-8 (KOUNOTORI 8) (44546)
COSPAR: 2019-062A | Alt Name: Kounotori 8 gouki
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 2019
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44546
International Designator
2019-062A
Decay Date
11/3/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HTV-8 (KOUNOTORI 8)
Alternative Name
Kounotori 8 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
HTV-8 (KOUNOTORI 8) is a supply satellite launched by JAXA on September 24, 2019, from Tanegashima Space Center using the H-IIB launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 9.8 meters in length and 4.4 meters in diameter with a dry mass of 6,225 kilograms and was manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHITO). HTV-8 is cylindrical in shape and equipped with solar cells for power generation along with batteries to store energy. Its primary mission is to deliver supplies to the International Space Station with a planned operational lifetime of 30 days.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.8
Diameter
4.4
Span
9.8
Dry Mass
6225
Launch Mass
6225
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
HTV 8
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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