Japan is about to launch a micro-satellite of Vietnam

The Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) on July 23 said the country's No. 4 transporter Konotori, scheduled to be launched on August 4, will bring a micro-satellite of Vietnam to Tram Vu. International pillar (ISS).

The Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) on July 23 said the country's No. 4 transporter Konotori, scheduled to be launched on August 4, will bring a micro-satellite of Vietnam to Tram Vu. International pillar (ISS).

Picture 1 of Japan is about to launch a micro-satellite of Vietnam

Japan's H-2B boosters are expected to bring Konotori 4 transport ships to the ISS in August 2013.(Photo: Kyodo)

PicoDragon cuboid satellite , size 10x10x10cm, is a joint development product of Tokyo University and Vietnam National Satellite Center.

The satellite is responsible for taking photos of the Earth as well as conducting amateur radio communications tests after being introduced into space in October.

In this launch, Konotori No. 4 also carries three extremely small satellites developed by the US.

Update 17 December 2018
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