Kyokko
Kyokko was a Japanese satellite, launched by ISAS (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science), that investigated and sent back images of aurorae from orbit. Kyokko, which means 'aura,' was known as Exos-A before launch.
launch date | Feb 4, 1978 |
launch vehicle | M-3H |
launch site | Kagoshima |
orbit | 630 × 3,970 km × 65° |
mass (at launch) | 126 kg |