| Mission type | Technology |
|---|---|
| Operator | Teikyo University |
| COSPAR ID | 2014-009E |
| SATCAT no. | 39576 |
| Website | www |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | Teikyo University |
| Launch mass | 20 kilograms (44 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 27 February 2014, 18:37 UTC[1] |
| Rocket | H-IIA 202 |
| Launch site | Tanegashima Yoshinobu 1 |
| Contractor | Mitsubishi |
| End of mission | |
| Decay date | 25 October 2014 |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric |
| Regime | Low Earth |
| Perigee altitude | 384 kilometers (239 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 393 kilometers (244 mi) |
| Inclination | 65 degrees |
| Period | 92.32 minutes |
| Epoch | 28 February 2014[2] |
TeikyoSat-3 was a technology demonstrator and microbiology microsatellite intended to research the slime mold life cycle in space. Specifically, the effects of ionizing radiation (20-30 Gy/year) are or special concern. The primary mission is expected to be finished in 10–20 days with completion of first life cycle of slime mold in space, but mission can be extended to study evolutionary adaptations for a maximum of 1 year. Also, a novel thermal control system capable of keeping a stable (10 °C to 28 °C) temperature in small (20 kg) microsatellite bus is being tested. The satellite is made in Teikyo University (Japan) and has a size of 320x320x370mm. The microsatellite microbiology experimental platform is intended to address issues with cost and uncertain future of experiments based on International Space Station. TeikyoSat-3 also transmit its telemetry uncoded at 473.45 MHz, and any amateur radio operator is welcome to share downlink data.
