PRISM (HITOMI)

PRISM (HITOMI) is no longer on orbit
PRISM (HITOMI) is classified as:

NORAD ID: 33493

Int'l Code: 2009-002B

Perigee: N/A

Apogee: N/A

Inclination: N/A

Period: N/A

Semi major axis: N/A

RCS: N/A

Launch date: January 23, 2009
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)
Decay date: 2025-04-19

Uplink (MHz):
Downlink (MHz): 437.425
Beacon (MHz): 437.250
Mode: 1k2AFSK 9k6GMSK CW*
Call sign: JQ1YCX
Status: Active

The PRISM satellite is to serve as a first attempt at applying nano-satellites to practical missions. The mission of PRISMs is to conduct technical experiments on Ground Image Acquisition using a refracted optical system with an extensible boom (expected resolution of 10 m to 30 m), to conduct technical experiments and demonstrate a nano-satellite bus using commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) parts, and to perform various services and experiments for the amateur radio community. The small satellite has a mass of 5 kg.

1 33493U 09002B   25105.87867026  .11018114  29792-5  14588-2 0  9999
2 33493  98.1265 195.2801 0014877 274.5743  85.3852 16.35215587885656

Source of the keplerian elements: Caltech