DSN-3 (KIRAMEKI-3) (61733)

COSPAR: 2024-198A | Alt Name: Kirameki 3

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 4, 2024

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

H3-22S

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

61733

International Designator

2024-198A

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:48:38 GMT

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Inclination

0.05°

Right Ascension

236.97°

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Argument of Perigee

263.14°

Period

1436.10 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DSN-3 (KIRAMEKI-3)

Alternative Name

Kirameki 3

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

DSNC

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 61733U 24198A   26200.78378086 -.00000254  00000+0  00000+0 0  9991

2 61733   0.0462 236.9739 0001074 263.1415 223.6756 01.00271402  6247

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Summary

DSN-3 (KIRAMEKI-3), also known as Kirameki 3, is a communication satellite launched on November 4, 2024, from the TANSC launch site using the H3-22S launch vehicle from pad Y2. The spacecraft has dimensions of 8 meters in length and 4 meters in diameter with a span of 30 meters due to its deployable solar arrays. It weighs approximately 5,000 kg at launch with a dry mass of 2,500 kg. The satellite is equipped with X-band transponders for communication purposes and powered by two deployable solar arrays along with batteries. DSN-3 was manufactured by MELCO/NECST and operates under the ownership of DSNC as part of the DSN 23 payload. The mission's primary purpose is to provide communication services, and it has an expected lifetime of 15 years.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

2500

Launch Mass

5000

Shape

Box +panels

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

DSN 23

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

MELCO/NECST

Life Expectancy

+15 years

Bus

DS-2000

Configuration

DS-2000 ?

Motor

R-4D

Equipment

X-band transponders

Power System

2 deployable solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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