OPUSAT

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Japanese spacecraft nº: 189

Launch data: Designation  39575 / 14009D Launch date  27 Feb 2014 - 18:37 UT Launch site  Tanegashima, YLP-1 Launch vehicle  H-2A-202 Mission  Technology Earth orbit: Perigee / Apogee   km Eccentricity   Inclination   ° Period   min

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Description:

• OPUSAT (Osaka Prefecture University Satellite) is a nanosatellite that is being developed by Osaka Prefecture University. It follows the 1U CubeSat form factor.
• The primary objective of this satellite is to demonstrate advanced hybrid power supply system using Lithium-ion Capacitor (Li-C) and Lithium-ion battery. Li-C enables long term operation in high powerr discharge and in deep charge-discharge cycle. It works well in space environment, even without a heater. OPUSAT also has deployable solar array paddles, and is equipped with a spin stabilization system using magnetic torquers.