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Observation
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GOSAT |
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| Client |
JAXA |
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| Launch date |
January 23, 2009 |
| Launch vehicle |
H-IIA |
| Launch site |
Tanegashima Space Center |
| Orbit |
Altitude: 666 km, Synchronous sub-recurrent orbit |
| Mass |
1,750kg (at launch) |
| Electrical power |
3,800kW |
| Design life |
5 years |
| Responsibilities |
Prime contractor |
| Outline |
The GOSAT mission is to observe the distribution of concentrations of greenhouse effect gases. It will contribute to international efforts toward the prevention of global warming. |
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