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 Shinsei Japan’s first scientific satellite. Shinsei (“new star”), launched by ISAS, carried out observations of high-frequency radio emissions from the sun, cosmic rays, and ionospheric plasma. Launch date Sep. 28, 1971 Launch vehicle M-4S Launch site Kagoshima Orbit 870 × 1,870 km × 32° Mass 66 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