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: 659.6 km

Apogee: 666.2 km

Inclination: 98.4 °

Period: 97.8 minutes

Semi major axis: 7033 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   21027.80744412  .00000088  00000-0  22711-4 0  9999
2 33494  98.3786 233.3637 0004709 123.2389 236.9269 14.71675645644323

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC