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HISAKI (SPRINT-A)

HISAKI (SPRINT-A) - JAXA Satellite

Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognition of Interaction of Atmosphere HISAKI (SPRINT-A) is the worlds first space telescope for remote observation of the planets such as Venus, Mars, and Jupiter from the orbit around the earth.

HISAKI (SPRINT-A) Mission Information

Mission Details

NameHISAKI (SPRINT-A)
TypeSatellite
ApplicationJupiters Io torus and Planetary exospheric escape by an EUV spectroscopy observation
Launch DateSeptember 14, 2013
Launch SiteUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch VehicleEpsilon-1

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentExtreme-ultraviolet (EUV) imaging Spectrometer
Mass348 Kg

Orbit Information

OrbitElliptical
Orbital AltitudeApogee : 950 Km, Perigee : 1150 Km
Orbital Inclination31 Degrees
Orbital Period106 min

Space Organization Details

OrganizationJAXA
ContinentAsia
CountryJapan
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