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Horyu-2
Horyu-2
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Kyushu Institute of Technology satellite to study spacecraft charging effects and test a camera payload for Surrey Satellite (which observed the second stage after payload deployment to support development of improved propellant insulation). Technology satellite for Kyushu Institute of Technology (KIT), Japan. Launched 2012.

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Country
Japan
Launch Vehicles
H-IIA 202
Launch Sites
Tanegashima Y

Chronology

1 event

2012 May 17

16:39 GMT - . Launch Site: Tanegashima. Launch Complex: Tanegashima Y. LV Family: H-2. Launch Vehicle: H-IIA 202.
  • Horyu-2 - . Mass: 7.00 kg (15.40 lb). Nation: Japan. Class: Technology. Type: Technology satellite. Spacecraft: Horyu. USAF Sat Cat: 38340 . COSPAR: 2012-025D. Apogee: 671 km (416 mi). Perigee: 652 km (405 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 98.00 min. Kyushu Institute of Technology satellite to study spacecraft charging effects and test a camera payload for Surrey Satellite (which observed the second stage after payload deployment to support development of improved propellant insulation)..