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KIKU-5

KIKU-5 (ETS-V) - JAXA Satellite

Series: KIKU Series

KIKU-5, also known as ETS-V (Engineering Test Satellite-V), was a Japanese satellite designed to demonstrate and test various advanced technologies related to satellite communication and broadcasting. The primary purpose of KIKU-5 (ETS-V) was to conduct engineering tests and demonstrate new technologies in the field of satellite communication and broadcasting. It aimed to validate these technologies in space to assess their feasibility and effectiveness for future satellite missions.

KIKU-5 Mission Information

Mission Details

NameKIKU-5
TypeSatellite
ApplicationTo establish basic geostationary three-axis bus system technology for future satellite applications, a mass independent technology required for next-generation satellite development and carry out experiments for mobile communications satellite
Launch DateAugust 27, 1987
Launch SiteTanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch VehicleH-I Launch Vehicle(H17F)

Satellite Details

Mass550 Kg
Shape1.4m x 1.67m x 1.74m with deployable solar array paddles

Orbit Information

OrbitGeostationary
Orbital Altitude36,000 Km
Orbital Inclination0 Degrees
Orbital Period24 Hours

Space Organization Details

OrganizationJAXA
ContinentAsia
CountryJapan
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