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RAISE 2 (49397)
COSPAR: 2021-102C | Alt Name: RAISE-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 9, 2021
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
EP
Launch Vehicle
Epsilon
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49397
International Designator
2021-102C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:30:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.32°
Right Ascension
217.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
213.96°
Period
94.63 min
Mean Motion
15.22 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
RAISE 2
Alternative Name
RAISE-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 49397U 21102C 26185.02113341 .00007610 00000-0 33889-3 0 9993
2 49397 97.3242 217.5926 0007708 213.9585 146.1159 15.21703634255997
Source: Celestrak
Summary
RAISE 2 (OBJECT_ID: 2021-102C) is a technology satellite launched by JAXA on November 9, 2021, from KSCUT using an Epsilon launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 1 meter in length and diameter, with a span of 1 meter, and has a dry mass of 110 kilograms. It is powered by solar cells and batteries. RAISE 2 is equipped with various equipment including 3D-ANT, ASC, ATCD, I-FOG, MARIN, and SPR, designed for technology demonstration purposes. The satellite has an operational lifetime of 27 months and features a box shape.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.8
Span
1
Dry Mass
110
Launch Mass
110
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RAISE-2
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
JAXA
Life Expectancy
27 months
Bus
RAPIS
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
?
Equipment
3D-ANT, ASC, ATCD, I-FOG, MARIN, SPR
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
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