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Mono-Nikko

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

COSPAR 2026-088HNORAD 68799Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
Mono-Nikko
International designator
2026-088H
NORAD catalog number
68799
GCAT identifier
S68799

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Commercial
Program
DNIK
Owner
Di-Nikko
Country
Japan
Builder
Di-Nikko Engineering Co. Ltd.
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 1U

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
532 km
Apogee
552 km
Inclination
97.50°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Apr 23, 2026

Size

Mass
1 kg
Dry mass
1 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 Q139827082 (CC0).