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HTV-9 (KOUNOTORI 9) (45607)
COSPAR: 2020-030A | Alt Name: Kounotori 9 gouki
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 20, 2020
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H-IIB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
45607
International Designator
2020-030A
Decay Date
8/20/2020
Basic Satellite Info
Name
HTV-9 (KOUNOTORI 9)
Alternative Name
Kounotori 9 gouki
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
HTV-9 (KOUNOTORI 9) is a supply satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2020-030A, launched by JAXA on May 20, 2020, from Tanegashima Space Center using the H-IIB launch vehicle. This cylindrical spacecraft measures 9.8 meters in length and has a diameter of 4.4 meters with a span of 9.8 meters. It was manufactured by MHITO and equipped with solar cells and batteries for power supply. The satellite's dry mass is 6225 kg, which matches its launch mass. Its mission was to deliver supplies, operating for approximately 30 days. The launch pad used was Y2.
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 9
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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