IRIS-F1 Satellite - Nanosats Database

Satellite	IRIS-F1
Form factor	CubeSat
Units or mass	3U
Status	Operational? (Doppler measurements by PA0DLO on 2024-03-15 but not identified as of 2024-05-26)
Launched	2024-03-04
NORAD ID	59110 ?
Deployer	EXOpod Nova 12U/16U [Exolaunch]
Launcher	Falcon 9 (Transporter-10)
Organization	SATORO Space
Institution	Company
Entity	Commercial
Country	Taiwan
Manufacturer	AIVT by SATORO Space
Operator	SATORO Space
Launch brokerer	Exolaunch
Partners	National Cheng Kung University
Oneliner	Scientific in-orbit verification mission with an innovative automatic identification system (AIS).
Description	SATORO Space, a cutting-edge commercial satellite manufacturer specializing in small satellites. The MLA encompasses a strategic partnerxship between Exolaunch and SATORO Space to deploy at least three satellites through 2025, marking a significant collaboration in advancing the global commercial space industry. Under the terms of the MLA, the first launch took place on SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission, which launched SATORO’s IRIS-F1 satellite on March 4, 2024 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Using Exolaunch’s renowned EXOpod Nova containerized satellite deployer, IRIS-F1 was successfully deployed and will conduct a scientific in-orbit verification mission with an innovative automatic identification system (AIS). Subsequent launches will follow, extending the agreement through the end of 2025. Initially, what began as a single launch agreement for SATORO Space, under the expertise of Exolaunch, has evolved into a comprehensive multi-launch commitment that extends to future rideshare missions. This expansion underlines the confidence and trust that SATORO Space places in Exolaunch's team, mission management capabilities, and reliable, flight-proven hardware. SATORO Space, a spin-off from the prestigious National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), is a direct outcome of successful collaborative efforts between academia and industry and brings a wealth of expertise in building small satellites. SATORO is poised to emerge as a preeminent commercial satellite manufacturer in Asia, contributing to the region's growing presence in the global space industry.
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On the same launch	BRO-12 BRO-13 CONTEC CubeSat HAMMER (IOD6) HORACIO Hubble 1 (Lemur-2 186) Hubble 2 (Lemur-2 187) IRIS-F1 LaCE 1 LaCE 2 Lemur-2 188 Lemur-2 189 MH-1 (AEROS) OrbAstro TR2 OWLSAT-1 OWLSAT-2 Pony Express 2 Pony Express 3 PY4 A PY4 B PY4 C PY4 D RROCI-2 Sentry (Scout-1) SONATE-2 Tiger-7 Tiger-8 Veery-0E M3Sat

Last modified: 2024-05-29