Mission
Earth Science · LEO
TRICOM-1 is an experimental 3U cubsat build by University of Tokyo. It is equipped with 5 small cameras for Earth imaging purposes, and is also tasked with storing and transmitting data between ground terminals. TRICOM-1R is a replacement for the failed SS-520-4 launch of TRICOM-1.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRICOM-1R (TASUKI) 2018-016A | Payload | re-entered 2018-08-21 | |
| SS-520-5 R/B 2018-016B | Rocket body | re-entered 2018-06-22 |
COSPAR ID 2018-016 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).