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HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki

Re-entered 17 Sep 2009

HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki (NORAD 35817, COSPAR 2009-048A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2009, launched on 10 Sep 2009 on the HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki mission. It was operated by JAXA as part of the HTV programme. The spacecraft was built by MHITO? on the HTV bus, with a mass of 16,500 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2009
launched
2009
re-entered
0
years on orbit
16,500
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Sep 2009 · on the HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki mission
Operational1 Nov 2009 · entered service
Retired1 Nov 2009 · end of operational service
Re-entered17 Sep 2009 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID35817
COSPAR2009-048A
TypeSatellite
OperatorJAXA
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerMHITO?
BusHTV
Mass16,500 kg (8,000 kg dry)
ProgrammeHTV
CategorySS
OrbitLEO (LLEO/I)
Altitude210 × 300 km
Inclination51.7°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki?

HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 17 Sep 2009, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2009. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki re-enter the atmosphere?

HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki re-entered on 17 Sep 2009, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki?

HTV 1 Gijutso jissho-ki was operated by JAXA and built by MHITO? (J).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.