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Observation
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ALOS |
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| Client |
JAXA |
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| Launch date |
January 24, 2006 |
| Launch vehicle |
H-IIA |
| Launch site |
Tanegashima Space Center |
| Orbit |
Sun-synchronous subrecurrent orbit |
| Mass |
4000 kg (at launch) |
| Electrical power |
7000 W (EOL) |
| Design life |
3 to 5 years |
| Responsibilities |
Sub contractor |
| Outline |
ALOS is a satellite following JERS-1 and ADEOS,which utilizes advanced land observing technology.
ALOS is used for cartography, regional observation, disaster monitoring and resource surveying. |
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