Objectives and Applications
The primary mission goal of QSat is the observation of the polar plasma regions to study Earth's auroral zones for a better understanding of spacecraft charging with particular interest in polar and equatorial regions where FACs (Field-Aligned Currents) are always present. The goal is also to compare the field-aligned current observed in orbit with ground-based MAGDAS (MAGnetic Data Acquisition System) observations.
Full Name
QSat-EOS (Kyushu Satellite for Earth Observation System Demonstration)
Mission Status
Mission complete
Mission Agencies
Kyushu University 
Launch Date
11 Jun 2014
Mission Links
EOL Date
03 Dec 2024
Orbit Type
Sun-synchronous
Orbit Period
Orbit Sense
Orbit Inclination
Orbit Altitude
Orbit Longitude
Orbit LST
10:00-14:00
Repeat Cycle
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International Designator
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