23 April 2026 year Fr. 03:09 (UTC) from the Mahia Peninsula, UTC, with the help of a launch vehicle "Electron» eight spacecraft of the mission were launched «Kakushin Rising (JAXA Rideshare)».
«Kakushin Rising (JAXA Rideshare)» – this is a mission organized by the Japanese space agency JAXA as part of the innovative technology demonstration program (Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration Program). During the mission, eight small technological spacecraft were launched into sun-synchronous orbit.
List of spacecraft, which are launched as part of the mission:
WASEDA-SAT-ZERO-II
Technological Academy of Waseda University, Japan, designed for testing satellites, created using 3D printing. The device will be used to conduct experiments on the deployment of membrane structures. Mass KA1.2 kg.
FSI-SAT2
Technological CA, developed by the Future Science Institute. A satellite with a multispectral camera and data processing system on board. Its task is to demonstrate the possibility of using such technologies in a compact and budget format. Mass KA1 kg.
OrigamiSat-2
The goal of the OrigamiSat-2 mission is to demonstrate high-efficiency antenna technology for small satellites. The antenna is made in the form of a membrane structure with extremely low stiffness. The used approach makes it possible to significantly reduce mass and increase compactness. Producer: Tokyo Institute of Technology. Mass KA 4 Kg.
Mono-Nikko
The spacecraft is designed to demonstrate an intelligent energy supply system in orbit. It is capable of monitoring the condition of microsatellites' batteries and promptly detecting anomalies in operation. Producer: Dainikko Engineering.
ARICA-2
The spacecraft is designed to demonstrate the system of operational notification of sudden astronomical events, such as gamma-ray bursts. Producer: Aoyama Gakuin University.
PRELUDE
The spacecraft will record signals in the VLF range, which are affected by ionospheric disturbances, which are considered as possible predictors of earthquakes. in addition, the satellite is equipped with a GNSS receiver for measuring the total electron content in the ionosphere and analyzing changes in the electron density – one of the key factors of ionospheric oscillations. Producer: Nihon University.
MAGNARO-II
These are two small satellites, developed by Nagoya University to demonstrate group flight technologies (formation flying). The device is launched in the form of a CubeSat, which after withdrawal is divided into two satellites. After separation, the devices will maintain a mutual position at a distance from 2 to 500 km. Mass KA 4,4 Kg.
KOSEN-2R
The spacecraft is designed to study the earth's crust under the seabed. Producer: Koti National College of Technology. Mass KA2.7 kg.
Electron is a two-stage light launch vehicle. Dimensions: height - 18 city, diameter - 1,2 city, starting table – 12,5 T. The rocket on the first stage uses 9 liquid rocket engines of Rutherford's own development. A mixture of liquid oxygen and kerosene is used as fuel (RP-1). The main parts of the engine are created by 3D printing, which allows to simplify the manufacturing of the unit and reduce its dimensions, however, due to the use of heavy batteries, the system as a whole has an increased mass compared to liquid turbocharged engines. However, Rocket Lab eliminates this drawback by using carbon fiber in the design of the rocket body. One Rutherford engine is installed on the second stage of the rocket, adapted to work in a vacuum.
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