Mission
Astrophysics · LEO
First Japanese scientific satellite to successfully reach orbit.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHINSEI (MS-F2) 1971-080A | Payload | 869 × 1860 km · 32.0° | Globe |
| M-4S R/B 1971-080B | Rocket body | 867 × 1748 km · 32.0° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 1971-080 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).