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KIKU-1 (ETS-I) (08197)
COSPAR: 1975-082A | Alt Name: Kiku-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 1975
Launch Site
TANSC
Launch Pad
N
Launch Vehicle
N-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08197
International Designator
1975-082A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:08:20 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
46.99°
Right Ascension
173.76°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
142.71°
Period
105.91 min
Mean Motion
13.60 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KIKU-1 (ETS-I)
Alternative Name
Kiku-1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08197U 75082A 26185.29746115 -.00000127 00000-0 -10978-5 0 9996
2 08197 46.9863 173.7616 0085270 142.7054 254.0361 13.59603629524746
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.8
Diameter
0.8
Span
39.2
Dry Mass
82
Launch Mass
82
Shape
Poly + 4 Ant
Radar Cross Section
1.427
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ETS 1
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
NEC/HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
ETS-1
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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