Suggested Edit for Satellite
Suggested by gardens on: 2024-10-08 06:54
Citation: citgardens
Verdict: Approved
Reviewed by - on: 2024-10-08 09:42
| Name | Sakura |
| NORAD ID | 60954 |
| Followed NORAD ID | - |
| Alternative Names | 桜, Gardens 03 |
| Description | A 1U CubeSat mission. 1. APRS Mission - The mission will provide APRS services, including Digipeater functionality. - APRS service can be activated by a command from the ground station. - The maximum duration of continuous operation is 720 minutes. - The frequency of operation will depend on the solar power generation condition. 2. Camera Missions - Cameras: - The CubeSat has two cameras with visible angles of 14 degrees and 65 degrees, respectively. - The 14-degree camera has a pixel size of 2592x1944. - The 65-degree camera has a pixel size of 3280x2464. - Objectives: - The 14-degree camera will take photographs of sunspots on the Sun. - The 65-degree camera will capture images of typhoons, volcanoes, and flooding areas on the Earth. - Sun Detection Sensor: - A photodiode is used as the Sun detection sensor. - Image Storage: - Image data taken by the two cameras will be stored in flash memory. - The necessary portions of the images will be cut out for downloading. |
| Owner/Operator | - |
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| Website | https://sites.google.com/p.chibakoudai.jp/gardens-03/home-english/missions |
| Dashboard URL | https://dashboard.satnogs.org/d/ivZLcGzNz/sakura?orgId=1&from=1724924700000&to=now |
| Launch Date | - |
| Deploy Date | Aug. 29, 2024, 9:45 a.m. |
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