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OrigamiSat-2

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

COSPAR 2026-088DNORAD 68795Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
OrigamiSat-2
International designator
2026-088D
NORAD catalog number
68795
GCAT identifier
S68795

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Amateur / academic
Program
TIT
Owner
Tokyo Kagaku D.
Country
Japan
Builder
Science Tokyo
Platform (bus)
Cubesat 3U

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

Size

Mass
4 kg
Dry mass
4 kg
Length
0.3 m
Diameter
0.10 m
Span
1.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q139570588 (CC0).