Communications
The Optical Inter-orbit Communications Engineering Test Satellite (OICETS), also called Kirari, was an experimental satellite launched by JAXA to demonstrate interorbital communication between satellites through optical (laser) means.
Orbital Attempt
#4,728
ISCK Mission
#5
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#1,242
Designator
2005-031
Aug 23, 2005, 9:09 PM
1 update
The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur, it is the largest operational space launch facility in terms of area. All Russian crewed spaceflights are launched from Baikonur.
Timezone
Asia/Qyzylorda
Local Launch Time
Aug 24, 2005, 3:09 AM
Total Launches
1,564
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050
