Abstract
This paper describes the initial on-orbit results of the small scientific satellite "INDEX" (REIMEI) for aurora observation and demonstration of advanced satellite technologies. REIMEI is a small satellite with 72kg mass, and is provided with three-axis attitude controlled capabilities for aurora observation. REIMEI was launched into a nearly sun synchronous polar orbit on Aug. 23rd, 2005 (UT) from Baikonur, Kazakhstan by Dnepr rocket. After REIMEI was separated from the Dnepr rocket, REIMEI successfully performed a sun-pointing acquisition with spinning motion. A week later REIMEI switched into three-axis attitude control mode. REIMEI satellite functions works satisfactorily in the orbit. The first imaging observations of aurora were successfully performed above the southern polar region in Sep. 16th, 2005. Multi-spectrum images of aurora were taken with 8Hz rate and 2 km spatial resolution.
Original language | English |
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Pages | 2379-2394 |
Number of pages | 16 |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Dec 1 |
Event | International Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005 - Fukuoka, Japan Duration: 2005 Oct 17 → 2005 Oct 21 |
Other
Other | International Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005 |
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Country | Japan |
City | Fukuoka |
Period | 05/10/17 → 05/10/21 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Space and Planetary Science
- Aerospace Engineering