About INnovative-technology Demonstration Experiment "REIMEI" (INDEX)
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Cutting-edge small satellite developed in-houseThe "Reimei" (INDEX) is a small scientific satellite that was launched as a piggyback on the Dnepr Launch Vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Republic of Kazakhstan at 6:10 a.m. on August 24, 2005 (Japan Standard Time.) Launch date: August 24, 2005 |
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Press Release
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- Nov. 12, 2020 (14:00) [release]
- Killer electrons in strumming sky lights
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- Sep. 28, 2015 (10:30) [release]
- Mystery of Flickering Aurora: Elucidate the Structure of Pulsating Aurora by "REIMEI" Observations with Computer Simulation
Characteristics of INnovative-technology Demonstration Experiment "REIMEI" (INDEX)
Actively verifying latest engineering technology and observing auroras through scientific observation methods
Not all scientific missions require a large-size scientific satellite. In the astronomical satellite field, small satellites are not popular as an aperture of a telescope must be installed. On the other hand, for plasma magnetosphere missions, scientists are increasingly interested in small satellites as they can achieve meaningful missions. In the case of engineering missions, scientists are looking for a swift verification method for a new technology. In order to answer these needs, the REIMEI aims to verify the high-performance and high-accuracy Attitude Control for a small satellite.
Major Characteristics
| International Designation Code | 2005-031B |
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| Launch Date | 06:10, August 24, 2005 (JST) |
| Launch Vehicle | Dnepr launch vehicle |
| Location | Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan |
| Shape | 60cm x 60cm x 70cm |
| Weight | 60kg |
| Orbiter | Quasi-circular orbit |
| Altitude | Perigee 610 km, Apogee 654 km |
| Inclination | 97.8 degrees |
| Period | 97 minutes |
| Attitude Control | Three-axis stabilization (Bias momentum method) |
Mission talk by team leaders
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Project manager Hirobumi SaitoHere are messages from Project Managers. |
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