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Sakura-3b

Sakura-3b - JAXA Satellite

Series: Sakura Series

Sakura-3B, also known as CS-3B, is a satellite developed by Axelspace Corporation, a Japanese company specializing in Earth observation satellite technology. Sakura-3B is designed for Earth observation, particularly for gathering high-resolution imagery of Earth's surface for various applications, including agriculture, forestry, urban planning, and disaster monitoring.

Sakura-3b Mission Information

Mission Details

NameSakura-3b
TypeSatellite
ApplicationCommunication Satellites for development of higher level communication technologies
Launch DateSeptember 16, 1998
Launch SiteTanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch VehicleH-I Launch Vehicle (H19F)

Satellite Details

Mass550 Kg

Orbit Information

OrbitGeostationary
Orbital Inclination136 Degrees

Space Organization Details

OrganizationJAXA
ContinentAsia
CountryJapan
View details on the JAXA website

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