Will attempt to detect transient astronomical events like gamma-ray bursts and transmit the data to the ground via a commercial communications satellite network.
Will deploy an antenna in orbit to study radio emissions from Jupiter.
Test an on-board computer system and a sensor to detect and track maritime traffic from space.
Testbed for a miniature lab module that could accommodate biological experiments and other types of microgravity research.
Will test the performance of a Sony micro-computer circuit board that could be used in future spacecraft.
Will unfurl a membrane-like structure to evaluate dust particles in orbit.
"Will test a method of attitude control, or pointing, using the variable shape of its solar array wings."
Testbed for a miniature lab module that could accommodate biological experiments and other types of microgravity research.
Replacement for QZS-1.
