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RAISE-4

Japanese technology demonstration smallsat. RAISE-4 was launched on December 14, 2025 aboard a Electron from Mahia. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2025-297BNORAD 67073Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
RAISE-4
International designator
2025-297B
NORAD catalog number
67073
GCAT identifier
S67073

Mission

Mission type
Technology
Use
Civil government
Program
JAXA Tech
Owner
JAXA
Country
Japan
Builder
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Launch Services)
Platform (bus)
RAPIS

Launch

Date
December 14, 2025 · 03:09 UTC
Launch record
2025-297Success
Rocket
Electron
Spaceport
Mahia · pad LC1B

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LLEO/S
Perigee
179 km
Apogee
529 km
Inclination
97.48°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Dec 14, 2025

Size

Mass
110 kg
Dry mass
110 kg
Length
1.0 m
Diameter
0.80 m
Span
1.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q136659588 (CC0).