Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
NORAD ID
52147
International Designator
1998-067TJ
Decay Date
11/18/2022
Name
IHI-SAT
Alternative Name
IHI-SAT
Type
Status
Owner
IHIC
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0.3
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.3
Dry Mass
5
Launch Mass
5
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
IHI-SAT
Purpose
Technology, education
Mission
Technology, education
Manufacturer
IHIC
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Cubesat 3U
Configuration
CubeSat (3U)
Motor
None
Equipment
Cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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