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KOSEN-2R

Japanese technology demonstration CubeSat. KOSEN-2R was launched on April 23, 2026 aboard a Electron from Mahia. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2026-088BNORAD 68793Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
KOSEN-2R
International designator
2026-088B
NORAD catalog number
68793
GCAT identifier
S68793

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Amateur / academic
Program
KOSEN
Owner
Yonago Kosen
Country
Japan
Builder
Yonago National College of Technology
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 2U

Launch

Date
April 23, 2026 · 03:09 UTC
Launch record
2026-088Success
Rocket
Electron
Spaceport
Mahia · pad LC1A

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
536 km
Apogee
556 km
Inclination
97.50°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Apr 23, 2026

Size

Mass
3 kg
Dry mass
3 kg
Length
0.2 m
Diameter
0.10 m
Span
0.2 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q139827034 (CC0).