Change in “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW) AMSR3 Antenna Deployment Schedule

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is carefully proceeding the analysis and evaluation of various telemetry data obtained from the Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW), as well as verification of its functions. Based on the results of these functional checks, we are reviewing the operational plan as appropriate and have updated it to postpone the AMSR3^*1 antenna deployment^*2 by approximately one day.
The condition of “IBUKI GW,” including AMSR3, is nominal.

*1: Advanced Microwave Scanning Radiometer 3 (AMSR3)
AMSR3 is a sensor designed to measure weak microwaves emitted from the land surfaces and in the atmosphere.

*2: AMSR3 antenna deployment
The AMSR 3 antenna stowed in the satellite main body is deployed.

<Movie of AMSR3 antenna deployment>
▶ “GOSAT-GW” CG movie
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf_wCnlqGwM&t=27s

Further information will be posted on the website Satellite Navigator, once the operational plan has been finalized.

【Related Sites】
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Space Systems “Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW) “
https://www.mitsubishielectric.com/bu/space/satellite/observation/index.html#no04

JAXA Space Technology Directorate 1 Satellite Navigator “IBUKI GW” (GOSAT-GW)
https://www.satnavi.jaxa.jp/files/project/gosat-gw/en/