Name of Satellite, Alternate Names |
Horyu-2 (High Voltage Technology Demonstration Satellite-2) |
Country of Operator/Owner |
Japan |
Operator/Owner |
Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT) |
Users |
Civil |
Purpose |
Technology Development |
Class of Orbit |
LEO |
Type of Orbit |
Sun-Synchronous |
Longitude of GEO (degrees) |
0 |
Perigee (km) |
650 |
Apogee (km) |
669 |
Eccentricity |
0.00135144747137065 |
Inclination (degrees) |
98.2 |
Period (minutes) |
97.9 |
Launch Mass (kg.) |
7.1 |
Dry Mass (kg.) |
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Power (watts) |
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Date of Launch |
17-05-2012 |
Expected Lifetime |
1 yr. |
Contractor |
Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT) |
Country of Contractor |
Japan |
Launch Site |
Tanegashima Space Center |
Launch Vehicle |
H2A |
COSPAR Number |
2012-025D |
NORAD Number |
38340 |
Comments |
To test an experimental high-voltage solar array system and observe spacecraft charging effects caused by it; also provide ground communication for junior/senor high school students as amateur radio. |