| Spacecraft name | HOKUSHIN-1 (Hokushin 1) |
|---|---|
| Form factor | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | No signal? (Confirmations not found as of 2026-07-29) |
| Launched | 2026-04-11 |
| NORAD ID | 69648 |
| Deployer | J-SSOD (JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | Falcon 9 (Cygnus) (NG-24) |
| Deployment | Deployed from ISS on 2026-06-19 |
| Entity name | Hokkaido University |
| Institution | University |
| Entity | Academic / Education |
| Country | Japan |
| Manufacturer | AIVT by ? |
| Operator | ? |
| Partners | Tohoku University, Muroran Institute of Technology |
| Oneliner |
Technology demonstration satellite aimed at future expansion of activities beyond the Moon. |
| Description |
Technology demonstration satellite aimed at future expansion of activities beyond the Moon. Experiments of key technologies essential for deep space exploration missions will be conducted in low Earth orbit (approximately 400 km altitude) It implements orbit determination (ranging) using university ground stations, a compact high-efficiency propulsion system, and deployable solar panels enabling high-power generation. |
| Sources | [1] [2] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | Propulsion |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2026-07-31
