PRISM (HITOMI)

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

NORAD ID: 33493

Int'l Code: 2009-002B

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.