NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2014-033B
Hodoyoshi 4 is an experimental earth-observing micro-satellite built by the University of Tokyo. It has a 5 m ground resolution.The satellite is built on a 3-axis stabilized earth-pointing bus, which generates up to 100 W electrical power. It features an ion engine propulsion system. The main payload is a high resolution imaging system with a ground resolution of 5 m.
Additionally it carries a store and forward communications payload and hosted experiments.
Launch Date: 2014-06-19
Launch Vehicle: Dnepr
Launch Site: Yasni, Russia
Mass: 64 kg
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office