SPRITE-SAT (RISING)

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SPRITE-SAT (RISING) is classified as:

Space & Earth Science

NORAD ID: 33494

Int'l Code: 2009-002C

Perigee: 659.9 km

Apogee: 666.3 km

Inclination: 98.4 °

Period: 97.9 minutes

Semi major axis: 7034 km

RCS: 0.285 m² (medium)

Launch date: January 23, 2009
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)

The SDS-1 satellite was developed by JAXA as part of an effort to improve the reliability of satellites, and to verify new technologies at the part, material, or component level in space by using a small satellite to improve technological achievements. The satellite will carry out operational experiments on new technologies in space to apply them for future satellite development. The SDS-1 has a mass of about 100 kg. The SDS-1 carries three equipments: the Space Wire Demonstrations Module, the Multi-mode Transponder, and the Advanced Microprocessor In-Orbit Experiment Equipment.

1 33494U 09002C   20047.59236177 +.00000026 +00000-0 +12742-4 0  9995
2 33494 098.3928 236.5545 0004546 134.8798 225.2777 14.71609755593401

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC