Design and Development of 50 kg-class Micro Satellites
update：2020-06-16
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We design and develop micro satellites in a format of 50 cm cubic size and 50 kg mass. We have developed the first and second micro satellites of Tohoku University, named “RISING” and “RISING-2”, launched by using JAXA’s H-IIA rocket vehicle in January 2009 and May 2014, respectively. Both satellites are operated from our ground station in the university. Particularly, RISING-2 has succeeded in capturing high precision color images of the Earth's surface at a spatial resolution of 5m, the highest in the world among 50kg-class satellites. Now the third micro satellite for international science mission is under the development. In addition, we are active in nano satellite development. The first nano-sat “RAIKO” in a 10 by 10 by 20 cm format was launched from the International Space Station in 2012. More nano-sats are under the development.Targeted Application(s)/Industry
We would like to make innovation in space business by introducing a new paradigm for rapid and low cost development of space systems for various missions of remote sensing, earth observation, and space exploration. We have rich experience in the development of spacecraft bus systems, onboard avionics systems and mission instruments. Collaborations with technology and business partners are welcome.Researchers
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
YOSHIDA Kazuya
, Professor
Doctor of Engineering
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https://news.eoportal.org/web/eoportal/news/eomissions/-/article/rising-2-captured-highest-resolution-image-of-earth-s-surface
http://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/research/research_highlights/research_highlight_05.html
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