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VEP-4 (58988)
COSPAR: 2024-032B | Alt Name: VEP-4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 2024
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
Y2
Launch Vehicle
H3-22S
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58988
International Designator
2024-032B
Decay Date
2/18/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VEP-4
Alternative Name
VEP-4
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
VEP-4 is a satellite launched by JAXA on February 17, 2024, from Tanegashima Space Center Launch Pad Y2 using the H3-22S launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 5 meters in length with a diameter of 0.3 meters and has a span of 5 meters. It has a dry mass and launch mass of 2900 kilograms each. VEP-4 is identified by NORAD Catalog ID 58988 and OBJECT_ID 2024-032B, with the shape described as Boom+disk. The satellite's manufacturer is JAXA, and it operates under the ownership of the same entity.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
0.3
Span
5
Dry Mass
2900
Launch Mass
2900
Shape
Boom+disk
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
VEP-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JAXA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
VEP
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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