Kyokko
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 |
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