Official name TANSEI 4 (MS-T4)
Alternative name Tansei IV
Cospar ID 1980-015A
Norad ID 11706
Launch date 1980-02-17
Launch site KSCUT
Launch vehicle M-3S
Country/Organization Japan
Type application Technology
Operator ISAS
RCS size LARGE
Decay date 1983-05-12
Shape Oct Cyl + 4 Pan
Mass (kg) 183.35
Diameter (m) 0.8
Height (m) 0.82
Span (m^2) 1.8
Power 42 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries

Tansei 4 was launched by Japan. The objectives of this launching were for the confirmation of the new satellite launcher M-3S rocket and testing of new technology for future satellites. All onboard instruments operated satisfactorily.

Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
TANSEI 4 (MS-T4) 1980-015A 1980-02-17 KSCUT M-3S