Sprint B

Spectroscopic Planet observatory for Recognition of INTeraction of Atmosphere
Also called ERG: Exploration of energisation and Radiation in Geospace
Also called Arase

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General

Designation	41896 / 16080A
Launch date	20 Dec 2016
Country of origin	Japan
Mission	Astronomy
Perigee/Apogee	456/32432 km
Inclination	31.5°
Period	571.6 min
Launch vehicle	Epsilon #2
Launch site	Uchinoura

355 kg
Will go through the Van Allen radiation belts, where the planet's magnetic field has trapped huge numbers of fast-moving electrons and other particles.

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