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GMS 9


Also called Himawari 9

General


Designation 41836 / 16064A
Launch date 2 Nov 2016
Country of origin Japan
Mission Meteorology
Geostationary orbit 140°E
Launch vehicle H2A #43

Same payload as GMS 8

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Technical data



Specifications


Prime contractor Melco
Platform DS-2000
Mass at launch 3500 kg
Dry mass 1300 kg
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DC power 2600 W
Design lifetime 8 years


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