Sakura
Mission information
- Name
- Sakura
- Alternate Names
- 桜, Gardens 03
- Satellite ID
- JFWC-2606-2022-6839-3095
- NORAD ID
- 60954
- Website
- https://sites.google.com/p.chibakoudai.jp/gardens-03/home-english/missions
- Country of Origin
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Japan
Status
Operational
Satellite is in orbit and operational
Image
Mission timeline
- Deploy Date
- 2024-08-29T09:45:00+00:00
Description
A 1U CubeSat mission.
- 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.
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The frequency of operation will depend on the solar power generation condition.
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Camera Missions
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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.
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The 65-degree camera has a pixel size of 3280x2464.
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Objectives:
- The 14-degree camera will take photographs of sunspots on the Sun.
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The 65-degree camera will capture images of typhoons, volcanoes, and flooding areas on the Earth.
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Sun Detection Sensor:
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A photodiode is used as the Sun detection sensor.
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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.
SatNOGS Links
Mode U - GMSK4k8 - AX.25
- Type
- Transmitter
- Service
- Amateur
- Downlink Mode
- GMSK
- Downlink Frequency
- 437375000
- Baud
- 4800
- IARU Coordination
- IARU Coordinated
- ITU Notifications
- ITU Notified [Link 1]
Mode U - CW
- Type
- Transmitter
- Service
- Amateur
- Downlink Mode
- CW
- Downlink Frequency
- 437375000
- IARU Coordination
- IARU Coordinated
- ITU Notifications
- ITU Notified [Link 1]
Mode V/V - Digipeater
- Type
- Transceiver
- Service
- Amateur
- Downlink Mode
- AFSK
- Downlink Frequency
- 145825000
- Baud
- 1200
- Uplink Mode
- AFSK
- Uplink Frequency
- 145825000
- IARU Coordination
- IARU Coordinated
- ITU Notifications
- ITU Notified [Link 1]
Most Recent Observers (last 24h)
| Observer | Latest Data |
|---|---|
| JE1CVL-PM95pt | 2024-10-23 01:34:58 UTC |
| JA1GDE-PM95ws | 2024-10-23 01:29:09 UTC |
| JA5BLZ-PM63uo | 2024-10-23 01:27:35 UTC |
| JA3TDW-PM74vr | 2024-10-23 01:26:24 UTC |
| JH4XSY-pi-PM95vu | 2024-10-23 01:25:56 UTC |
Data Frames Decoded - 30 Days
There is no decoded data for this satellite in the last 30
days.
Decoder: SAKURA Telemetry
- Script Name
- sakura
- Decoder Fields
- Click here
Orbital Elements
Latest Two-Line Element (TLE)
- TLE Source
- Space-Track.org
- TLE Updated
- 2024-10-22 23:33:37 UTC
- TLE Set
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1 60954U 98067WU 24296.71630503 .00225923 00000-0 19296-2 0 9994
2 60954 51.6328 40.3191 0003521 53.5409 306.5912 15.68236761 8476
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