Success
Kirari
Communications
ISC Kosmotras(ISCK)Commercial
Dnepr 1
LEOorbit
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.
Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 9:09 PM
Mission details
Orbital Attempt
#4,728
ISCK Mission
#5
Pad Launch
#5
Location Launch
#1,242
Designator
2005-031
Launch Window
NET
Aug 23, 2005, 9:09 PM
Schedule Changes
1 update
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan
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
1,563
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
45.9650, 63.3050