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MAGNARO-II Tigris

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

COSPAR 2026-088GNORAD 68798Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
MAGNARO-II A
Common name
MAGNARO-II Tigris
Payload designation
Tigris
International designator
2026-088G
NORAD catalog number
68798
GCAT identifier
S68798

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Amateur / academic
Program
Nagoya
Owner
Nagoya
Country
Japan
Builder
Nagoya University
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
528 km
Apogee
553 km
Inclination
97.50°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Apr 23, 2026

Size

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

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q139569489 (CC0).