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Kibo (JEM)

Client JAXA
Launch date 2008 - 2009
Launch vehicle STS
Launch site Kennedy Space Center
Orbit Altitude: 330-480 km
Circular orbit
Mass 25 t
Electrical power 25 kw
Design life --
Responsibilities Sub contractor
Outline Built through international cooperation, the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) is Japan’s contribution to the International Space Station. We are responsible for the electrical power subsystem and electrostatic levitation furnace.