Payload (satellite)
STARS-AO
STARS-AO is a satellite launched 2018-10-29 by Japan.
About
Stars-AO, also known as Aoi, is an experimental CubeSat carrying a small telescope for astronomical observation. Developed by Shizuoka University, it uses amateur radio frequencies to communicate with the ground.
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 ID43679
International designator2018-084J
TypePayload (satellite)
StatusOperational
OwnerJapan
Launch date2018-10-29
Launch siteTANSC
Orbital period94.8 min
Inclination98.03°
Apogee513 km
Perigee508 km