On-Orbit Results and Lessons-Learned of An Advanced Small Scientific Satellite INDEX (REIMEI)

Paper number

IAC-07-B4.4.05

Author

Prof. Hirobumi Saito, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

Coauthor

Dr. Takahide Mizuno, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

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Dr. Koji Tanaka, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Yoshitugu Sone, Japan

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Dr. Seisuke Fukuda, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

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Mr. Shin-ichiro Sakai, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

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Dr. N. Okuizumi, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

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Dr. Makoto Mita, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

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Dr. Yosuke Fukushima, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

Coauthor

Dr. Kazushi Asamura, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

Coauthor

Prof. Masafumi Hirahara, Japan

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Dr. Takeshi Sakanoi, Tohoku University, Japan

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Dr. Akira Miura, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

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Mr. toshinori ikenaga, Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/ISAS, Japan

Coauthor

Mr. Yoshinari Masumoto, Japan

Year

2007

Abstract

This paper describes the on-orbit results and Lessons-Learned of the small scientific satellite "INDEX" (REIMEI) for aurora observation and demonstration of advanced satellite technologies. REIMEI is a small satellite with 72kg mass, and is provided with three-axis attitude controlled capabilities for aurora observation.  REIMEI was launched into a nearly sun synchronous polar orbit on Aug. 23rd, 2005 (UT) from Baikonur, Kazakhstan by Dnepr rocket.  REIMEI satellite functions works satisfactorily in the orbit. Three axis control is achieved with accuracy of 0.05 deg. Multi-spectrum images of aurora are taken with 8Hz rate and 2 km spatial resolution to investigate the aurora physics. This paper describes the satellite system, the project management, and the lessons learned of INDEX satellite.

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