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Cute

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Cute 1.7
Cute 1.7
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Japanese technology satellite. Student subsatellites.

Country
Japan
Launch Vehicles
PSLV, M-V
Agency
TIT
Bibliography
2

Chronology

1 event

2006 February 21

21:28 GMT - . Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: Kagoshima M-V. Launch Vehicle: M-V.
  • Cute 1.7 - . Mass: 3.00 kg (6.60 lb). Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Manufacturer: TIT. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Cute. Decay Date: 2009-10-25 . USAF Sat Cat: 28941 . COSPAR: 2006-005C. Apogee: 685 km (425 mi). Perigee: 297 km (184 mi). Inclination: 98.20 deg. Period: 94.40 min. Student subsatellite ejected from the M-V-8 third stage at 21:45 GMT..