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Osumi

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Ohsumi
Ohsumi
Credit: Manufacturer Image

Japanese technology satellite. Ohsumi 5. Engineering test for the launching of scientific satellites. Injection point 29.7 N, 145.8 E.

Country
Japan
Launch Vehicles
Lambda, Lambda 4, Lambda 4S
Launch Sites
Kagoshima, Kagoshima L
Bibliography
2, 279, 6

Chronology

1 event

1970 February 11

04:25 GMT - . Launch Site: Kagoshima. Launch Complex: Kagoshima L. LV Family: Lambda. Launch Vehicle: Lambda 4S.
  • Ohsumi 5 - . Payload: L-4S-5. Mass: 12 kg (26 lb). Nation: Japan. Agency: ISAS. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: Osumi. Decay Date: 2003-08-02 . USAF Sat Cat: 4330 . COSPAR: 1970-011A. Apogee: 2,440 km (1,510 mi). Perigee: 323 km (200 mi). Inclination: 31.00 deg. Period: 113.40 min. Engineering tests. Engineering test for the launching of scientific satellites. Injection point 29.7 N, 145.8 E .