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The objectives of
MDS-1 are to verify the function of commercial parts in orbit, to
verify minimization technology for components, and to measure
space environment data (e.g., radiation, etc.).
MDS
1
Mission
Demonstration
Test Satellite
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2002 003
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
National
Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA)
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| Mission |
Engineering
Demonstration
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| Satellite Bus |
NEC
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| Launch Mass |
449
kg (990 lbm)
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| Mission Orbit |
GTO /
480 x 35740 km
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28.5°
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| Design Life |
1
year
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| Power (EOL) |
0.900
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
H2A |
| Launch Date / Time |
2002
February 4
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02:45
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| Co-passenger(s) |
DASH |
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Financial
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| Satellite cost |
US$
43 million (5.7 billion yen)
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| Web Links |
MDS
1
Website
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