SFU (Space Flyer Unit)

A Japanese satellite carrying materials science, astronomy, and biological experiments. Launched by NASDA (National Space Development Agency), it was retrieved by the Space Shuttle (STS-72) about 10 months later on Jan. 20, 1996.

launch date	Mar. 18, 1995
launch vehicle	H-2
launch site	Tanegashima
orbit	471 × 483 km × 28.5°
mass	4,000 kg

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• JAPANESE SPACECRAFT
• SATELLITES AND SPACE PROBES

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