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MS T4 [ISAS]
Tansei 4 was launched by Japan. The objectives of this launching were for the confirmation of the new satellite launcher M-3S rocket and testing of new technology for future satellites. All onboard instruments operated satisfactorily.
| Nation: | Japan |
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| Type / Application: | Technology |
| Operator: | ISAS |
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| Power: | 42 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
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| Mass: | 134 kg |
| Orbit: | 517 km × 672 km, 38.7° |
| Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| MS T4 (Tansei 4) | 1980-015A | 17.02.1980 | Ka LP-M | M-3S |
Launch Sites:
- Ka = Kagoshima Space Center / Uchinoura Space Center, Kagoshima, Kyushu, Japan
References:
- JAXA / ISAS: Tansei-4 (MS-T4)
Further MS missions:
