# JAS-2

> Japanese amateur radio satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q2045696](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2045696)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jas-2

## Summary
JAS-2 is a Japanese amateur radio satellite designed to transmit amateur radio signals. Launched in 1996, it is also widely known by the designations Fuji-OSCAR 29 and FO-29.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Amateur radio satellite
- **Launch Date:** August 17, 1996, at 01:53
- **Launch Vehicle:** H-II (specifically the H-II-4F variant)
- **Launch Site:** Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1
- **Aliases:** Fuji-OSCAR 29, FO-29, JAS 2, and OSCAR 29
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 24278
- **COSPAR ID:** 1996-046B
- **Origin:** Japan

## FAQs
### Q: What is the primary function of JAS-2?
A: JAS-2 functions as an amateur radio satellite. Its primary purpose is to transmit amateur radio signals, facilitating communication for the amateur radio community.

### Q: By what other names is JAS-2 known?
A: The satellite is frequently referred to as Fuji-OSCAR 29 or FO-29. It is also identified as JAS 2 and OSCAR 29.

### Q: When and how was JAS-2 launched?
A: JAS-2 was launched on August 17, 1996, at 01:53. It was carried into orbit by an H-II-4F rocket from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1.

### Q: What are the technical tracking identifiers for JAS-2?
A: The satellite is tracked using the Satellite Catalog Number (SCN) 24278 and the COSPAR ID 1996-046B.

## Why It Matters
JAS-2 is a significant component of the international amateur radio satellite infrastructure. As a Japanese-developed asset, it represents the intersection of Japan's domestic aerospace capabilities and the global amateur radio service. By providing a platform for transmitting amateur radio signals, it enables licensed operators to conduct long-distance communication and technical experimentation that would be impossible with ground-based equipment alone. 

The satellite's launch via the H-II rocket family underscores the role of Japanese launch vehicles in deploying specialized non-commercial payloads. Its inclusion in the OSCAR (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) program as Fuji-OSCAR 29 marks it as part of a historical lineage of spacecraft dedicated to public service, education, and the advancement of radio science. For the amateur radio community, JAS-2 serves as a reliable orbital relay, contributing to the diversity of available satellite resources for hobbyists and researchers worldwide.

## Notable For
- **OSCAR Designation:** Recognized internationally as Fuji-OSCAR 29 (FO-29).
- **Japanese Launch Heritage:** Deployed using the H-II-4F, a member of the Japanese H-II family of rockets.
- **Specific Launch Origin:** Launched from the Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1.
- **Persistent Identification:** Cataloged under SCN 24278 and COSPAR ID 1996-046B.

## Body

### Classification and Purpose
JAS-2 is categorized as an amateur radio satellite. This class of satellite is specifically designed to transmit amateur radio signals, allowing users on Earth to communicate over broad geographic areas. It is an instance of the "amateur radio satellite" class, which is a specialized type of spacecraft used by the global radio community.

### Mission Launch Details
The satellite was successfully deployed on August 17, 1996. The launch event was recorded at 01:53 and took place at the Yoshinobu Launch Complex Launch Pad 1. The mission utilized the H-II-4F launch vehicle, which is part of the H-II family of Japanese rockets.

### Nomenclature and Tracking
JAS-2 is known by several different names and technical identifiers depending on the context:
- **Common Aliases:** Fuji-OSCAR 29, FO-29, JAS 2, and OSCAR 29.
- **Technical IDs:** 
    - **SCN:** 24278
    - **COSPAR ID:** 1996-046B
    - **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/1231g506
    - **Wolfram Language Code:** Entity["Satellite", "24278"]

### Related Entities
The satellite is closely associated with the H-II rocket family, which served as its transport to orbit. It belongs to the broader category of amateur radio satellites, a class of spacecraft that typically features a high number of sitelinks and international recognition due to their use by the global public.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report