Tansei-2

Tansei-2 (MS-T2) - JAXA Satellite

Series: Tansei Series

Tansei-2 (MS-T2) was a Japanese scientific satellite launched as part of Japan's early efforts in space science and technology. The Tansei-2 (MS-T2) mission aimed to conduct scientific experiments in space, focusing on fields such as ionospheric physics, solar-terrestrial interactions, and other space environment studies. The mission also aimed to test and validate various satellite technologies and instrumentation.

Tansei-2 Mission Information

Mission Details

NameTansei-2
TypeSatellite
ApplicationPerformance test of M-3H rocket and demonstration of new technologies
Launch DateFebruary 16, 1974
Launch SiteKagoshima Space Center (Uchinoura), Japan
Launch VehicleM-3H-1

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentInfrared horizontal line detector, Digital sun sensor, Geomagnetic attitude meter, Cold gas jet instrument, Nutation damper, Torquing magnet, Ultraviolet monitor
Mass129 Kg
ShapeNear circular cylinder, 931.2mm long from face to face and 800mm high

Orbit Information

OrbitElliptical Orbit
Orbital AltitudePerigee 790 Km, Apogee 3810 Km
Orbital Inclination66 Degrees
Orbital Period134 Minutes

Space Organization Details

OrganizationJAXA
ContinentAsia
CountryJapan

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