| Satellite name | STARS-1 (Space Tethered Autonomous Robotic Satellite) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | Nanosatellite |
| Units or mass | 4.2 kg |
| Organisation | Kagawa University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | Japan |
| Oneliner |
Two satellite system connected with 5 meter tether. |
| Description |
The primary objective of KUKAI is technical verification of a tethered space robot. Two satellite system, mother and daughter; becomes a 5m tethered system on orbit at the maximum; the daughter satellite is a tethered space robot, whose attitude can be controlled by its own arm link motion. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Tether |
Related Spacecraft
| Satellite | Status | Launcher | Launch | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARS-1 Daughter (KUKAI, KAI, Space Tethered Autonomous Robotic Satellite 1) | Reentry 2018-03-03. Was operational until 2010-XX-XX? | H-IIA (H2A) | 2009-01-23 | 660 km, 98.1 deg |
| STARS-1 Mother (STARS-C, KUKAI, KU, Space Tethered autonomous Robotic Satellite 1) | Reentry 2018-03-03. Was operational until 2010-XX-XX? | H-IIA (H2A) | 2009-01-23 | 660 km, 98.1 deg |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
