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.