About Engineering Test Satellite II "KIKU-2" (ETS-II)
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KIKU-2(ETS-II) is NASDA's first geostationary satellite launched to acquire data on geostationary satellite launch, tracking and control, orbit maintenance and Attitude Control and to carry out experiments on communication equipment performance in outer space. |
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Major Characteristics
| International Designation Code | 1977-014A |
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| Launch Date | 2/23/1977 |
| Launch Vehicle | N-I Launch Vehicle (N3F) |
| Launch Site | Tanegashima Space Center |
| Weight | 130kg |
| Orbit | Geostationary 130deg. E. longitude |
| Altitude | Approx. 36,000km |
| Orbital Inclination | 0 degree |
| Orbital Period | Approx. 24hours |
| Dimensions | Cylindrical D:140cm |
| Attitude Control | Spin-stabilized |