| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Launch date | 2010-09-11 |
| Sponsor | Cabinet Office, Government of Japan |
| Expected life | 12 years |
| Primary applications | Technology demonstration for satellite navigation |
| Primary SLR applications | Calibration of GPS orbits |
| NP bin size | 300 sec |
| Altitude | 32,000-40,000 km |
| Inclination | 45° |
| Eccentricity | 0.075 |