DENPA (REXS)

DENPA (REXS) - JAXA Satellite

DENPA, also known as REXS (Radio-wave Exploration of the Solar System), was a Japanese scientific satellite launched by the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), which later became part of JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency). The primary purpose of the DENPA (REXS) mission was to study radio waves in space, particularly focusing on solar radio emissions and their interactions with the Earth's ionosphere. The mission aimed to enhance the understanding of the space environment and solar-terrestrial interactions.

DENPA (REXS) Mission Information

Mission Details

NameDENPA (REXS)
TypeSatellite
ApplicationTo conduct observation of plasma waves, plasma density, electron flux, electromagnetic waves, geomagnetism, etc, to study plasma filling the entire solar system
Launch DateAugust 09, 1972
Launch SiteKagoshima Space Center (Uchinoura), Japan
Launch VehicleM-4S-4

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentElectromagnetic wave, plasma wave monitor
Mass75 Kg
ShapeOctagonal cylinder

Orbit Information

OrbitElliptical Orbit
Orbital AltitudePerigee 250 Km, Apogee 6570 Km
Orbital Inclination31 Degrees
Orbital Period161 Minutes

Space Organization Details

OrganizationJAXA
ContinentAsia
CountryJapan

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