| Spacecraft name | TRICOM 1R Tasuki |
|---|---|
| Type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Entity name | University of Tokyo |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Nation | Japan |
| Launch brokerer | JAXA, ? |
| Oneliner |
Take pictures of the Earth. |
| Description |
Two cameras, one on either side, to take pictures of the Earth. Expected to operate for about a month before re-entering the earth’s atmosphere and burning up. |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
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Related Spacecraft
| Spacecraft | Status | Rocket | Date | Orbit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRICOM 1 | Launch failure | SS-520 | 2017-01-14 | 180 x 1500 km, 31 deg |
| TRICOM 1R Tasuki | Reentry 2018-08-22. Was operational, but unclear whether it was until decay (Official press release, photos also taken) | SS-520 | 2018-02-03 | 190 x 2000 km, 30.9 deg |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
