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Kyokko

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