| Spacecraft name | STARS-C (Space Tethered Autonomous Robotic Satellite) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 1U |
| Organisation | Shizuoka University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Nation | Japan |
| Launch brokerer | JAXA |
| Oneliner |
Demonstration of tethered satellites for future space elevator. |
| Description |
First step of the research and development of the universe an elevator (lift), and a tether extension experiments in orbit and mission. Primary purpose of STARS-C mission is focusing on basic tether extension technology.
|
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Tether |
Related Spacecraft
| Name | Status | Launcher | Launch date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARS-C Koki (STARS-III Daughter, Hagoromo) | Reentry 2018-03-03. Was operational (Some issues in the last few months, but beacons were still received every few days). | H-IIB (H2B) | 2016-12-09 | 400 km, 51.6 deg, ISS |
| STARS-C Oyaki (STARS-III Mother, Hagoromo) | Reentry 2018-03-03. Was operational (Some issues in the last few months, but beacons were still received every few days). | H-IIB (H2B) | 2016-12-09 | 400 km, 51.6 deg, ISS |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
