OPUSAT [OPU]
Official name OPUSAT
Alternative name OPUSat (Kosu mozu)
Cospar ID 2014-009D
Norad ID 39575
Launch date 2014-02-27
Launch site TNSTA
Launch vehicle H-2A-202
Country/Organization Japan
Type application Technology
Operator Osaka Prefecture University (OPU)
RCS size SMALL
Decay date 2014-07-24
Shape Box
Mass (kg) 1
Height (m) 0.1
Width (m) 0.1
Depth (m) 0.1
Span (m^2) 0.2
Contractors Osaka Prefecture University (OPU)
Propulsion None
Configuration CubeSat (1U)
Power 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries

OPUSAT (Osaka Prefecture University Satellite) or CosMoz is a nanosatellite that is being developed by Osaka Prefecture University. It follows the 1U CubeSat form factor.

The primary objective of this satellite is to demonstrate advanced hybrid power supply system using Lithium-ion Capacitor (Li-C) and Lithium-ion battery. Li-C enables long term operation in high powerr discharge and in deep charge-discharge cycle. It works well in space environment, even without a heater. OPUSAT also has deployable solar array paddles, and is equipped with a spin stabilization system using magnetic torquers.

OPUSAT was launched on Japan's H-2A-202 booster in 2014, and rode along with the Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) main satellite.

Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
OPUSAT 2014-009D 2014-02-27 TNSTA H-2A-202 with GPM-Core, STARS 2, ShindaiSat, TeikyoSat 3, KSAT 2, INVADER, ITF 1