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Okina (Rstar) lunar relay satellite

Okina, or Rstar, was Kaguya relay satellite, released into a higher elliptical lunar orbit to support far-side gravity measurements and communications with the main orbiter.

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Identity

Aliases
OKINARstarRelay Satellite
Family Name
Okina
Full Name
Okina (Rstar) lunar relay satellite
Roles
communicationsorbiter
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

Details

Description
Okina, or Rstar, was Kaguya relay satellite, released into a higher elliptical lunar orbit to support far-side gravity measurements and communications with the main orbiter.
First Flight Year
2,007
Last Flight Year
2,009
Operator
Spacecraft Specs
Launch Mass Kg
50
Reusability
expendable

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Creation Time
July 31, 2026 at 07:11:44 UTC
Updated Time
July 31, 2026 at 07:11:44 UTC

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