SATELLITES & SPACE PROBES A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z           HOME ABOUT CATEGORIES SITE MAP COPYRIGHT ADVERTISE CONTACT entire Web this site 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 Related categories    • JAPANESE SPACECRAFT    • SATELLITES AND SPACE PROBES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) BACK TO TOP