NEXTAR
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Not to be confused with Nexstar.
NEXTAR (from NEC Next Generation Star) is a Low Earth orbit Earth observation satellite bus designed and manufactured by NEC Space Systems of Japan.[1][2] This three axis stabilized platform has a bus dry mass of 250 kg (550 lb), it can carry payloads up to 250 kg (550 lb) and 600 W. It uses tri-junction GaAs has an expected life between 3 and 5 years.[1]
Quick Facts Manufacturer, Country of origin ...
Manufacturer | NEC Space Systems |
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Country of origin | Japan |
Applications | Earth observation |
Specifications | |
Spacecraft type | Earth observation |
Dry mass | 250 kg (550 lb) |
Payload capacity | up to 250 kg (550 lb) |
Dimensions | 950 mm × 950 mm × 950 mm (37 in × 37 in × 37 in) (W×D×H) |
Power | Up to 600 W |
Batteries | Li-ion |
Regime | Low Earth orbit |
Design life | 3 to 5 years |
Production | |
Status | In Production |
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Its telemetry and control subsystem includes S band and X band channels.[1]