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MABES

Japanese satellite mission. MABES was launched on August 12, 1986 aboard a H-1 from Tanegashima. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit, attached to another object.

COSPAR 1986-061CNORAD 16910Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
Jindai
Common name
MABES
Payload designation
MABES
International designator
1986-061C
NORAD catalog number
16910
GCAT identifier
S16910
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/157

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Civil government
Program
NASDA Tech
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Builder
Koku Ucyu Gijyutsu Kenkyujyo (National Aerospace Lab)
Platform (bus)
NASDA Attached

Launch

Date
August 12, 1986 · 20:45 UTC
Launch record
1986-061Success
Rocket
H-1
Spaceport
Tanegashima · pad N

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/I
Perigee
1,483 km
Apogee
1,594 km
Inclination
50.01°
Status
In orbit, attached to another object
Last known active
Aug 15, 1986
End of operations
Aug 15, 1986

Size

Mass
294 kg
Dry mass
294 kg
Length
1.5 m
Diameter
1.00 m
Span
1.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q11269500 (CC0).