Name of Satellite, Alternate Names |
Akebono (EXOS-D) |
Country of Operator/Owner |
Japan |
Operator/Owner |
Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo |
Users |
Civil |
Purpose |
Space Physics |
Class of Orbit |
Elliptical |
Type of Orbit |
|
Longitude of GEO (degrees) |
0 |
Perigee (km) |
264 |
Apogee (km) |
5732 |
Eccentricity |
0.291844577284372 |
Inclination (degrees) |
75.1 |
Period (minutes) |
150.4 |
Launch Mass (kg.) |
|
Dry Mass (kg.) |
294 |
Power (watts) |
270 (EOL) |
Date of Launch |
21-02-1989 |
Expected Lifetime |
1 yr. |
Contractor |
Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo |
Country of Contractor |
Japan |
Launch Site |
Uchinoura Space Center |
Launch Vehicle |
Mu 3S2 |
COSPAR Number |
1989-016A |
NORAD Number |
19822 |
Comments |
Investigate particle acceleration regions above auroral region; develop better understanding of acceleration mechanism and relation to substorm phenomena. |