Payload (satellite)
GCOM-W1 (SHIZUKU)
OperationalLEO
Japan
JapanGCOM-W1 (SHIZUKU) is a satellite launched 2012-05-17 by Japan.
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NORAD ID38337
International designator2012-025A
TypePayload (satellite)
StatusOperational
OwnerJapan
Launch date2012-05-17
Launch siteTANSC
Orbital period98.8 min
Inclination98.21°
Apogee704 km
Perigee701 km