Tansei (MS-T1)

Tansei (MS-T1) - JAXA Satellite

Series: Tansei Series

Tansei, also known as MS-T1 (Mother Satellite Test-1), was an early Japanese scientific satellite. Tansei (MS-T1) was primarily designed to serve as a technology demonstrator and test platform for various satellite systems and instruments. The mission aimed to test and validate new technologies and components in space, contributing to the development of more advanced scientific and communication satellites.

Tansei (MS-T1) Mission Information

Mission Details

NameTansei (MS-T1)
TypeSatellite
ApplicationTest satellite for performance verification of M-4S rocket and, after insertion into orbit, research on space environment and satellite performance test
Launch DateFebruary 16, 1971
Launch SiteKagoshima Space Center (Uchinoura), Japan
Launch VehicleM-4S-2

Satellite Details

Scientific InstrumentTelemetry transmitter, Command receiver and decoder, Magnetic tape-type data recorder, Installed 6-reflection mirror on the satellite surface, Carrying silver oxide–zinc battery as power supply
Mass63 Kg
Shape26-hedron in a sphere with a 75cm diameter

Orbit Information

OrbitNear Circular Orbit
Orbital AltitudePerigee 990 Km, Apogee 1100 Km
Orbital Inclination30 Degrees
Orbital Period106 Minutes

Space Organization Details

OrganizationJAXA
ContinentAsia
CountryJapan

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