| Spacecraft name | LEOPARD (Light intensity Experiment with On-orbit Positioning and satellite Ranging Demonstration) |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | On ISS |
| Launched | 2025-10-26 |
| NORAD ID | On ISS |
| Deployer | J-SSOD (JEM Small Satellite Orbital Deployer) |
| Launcher | H3 (HTV-X) |
| Entity name | Kyushu Institute of Technology |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | Japan |
| Oneliner |
Perform technology demonstration for an on-orbit positioning system and observe the horizon for light-intensity experiment. |
| Description |
Main missions are to perform technology demonstration for an on-orbit positioning system and observe the horizon for light-intensity experiment. The light-intensity experiment requires 8 degree attitude control accuracy to realize its mission. The ADCS of LEOPARD is equipped with two three-axis gyroscopes, two three-axis magnetometers, six coarse sun sensors, a three-axis magnetorquer, and a y-axis reaction wheel |
| Sources | [1] [2] [3] |
| Photo sources | [1] [2] |
| On the same launch |
Last modified: 2025-12-23
