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STARS-AO

Japanese University CubeSat · Shizuoka University (Japan)

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STARS-AO, a Japanese university CubeSat continuing Kagoshima University's ongoing series of small technology demonstration satellites.

Its orbit

Orbit
Low Earth Orbitcan appear as a fast-moving star at dawn or dusk
Altitude
320–322 mi (515–518 km)
Inclination
98.0°
One orbit
94.8 minutes15.2 orbits a day
NORAD ID
43679
Int’l designator
2018-084J
Launched
2018

Orbital elements from CelesTrak, as of 22 Sep 2026.

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