Payload (satellite)
SDS-4
OperationalLEO
Japan
JapanSDS-4 is a satellite launched 2012-05-17 by Japan.
About
SDS-4 is a small satellite developed by JAXA. It was launched as a secondary payload on the Shizuku mission on 17 May 2012 UTC.
Right now
Dotted: where it has been. Solid: the next orbit and a half. Orbit data from CelesTrak, map from NASA Blue Marble. All credits
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Facts
NORAD ID38339
International designator2012-025C
TypePayload (satellite)
StatusOperational
OwnerJapan
Launch date2012-05-17
Launch siteTANSC
Orbital period97.6 min
Inclination98.14°
Apogee646 km
Perigee638 km