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Hodoyoshi-2

Re-entered 14 Mar 2023

Hodoyoshi-2 (NORAD 43934, COSPAR 2019-003C) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2023, launched on 18 Jan 2019 on the RAPIS mission. It was operated by TOHO as part of the Tohoku programme. The spacecraft was built by TOHO on the Hodoyoshi bus, with a mass of 59 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2019
launched
2023
re-entered
4
years on orbit
59
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched18 Jan 2019 · on the RAPIS mission
Operational3 Feb 2022 · entered service
Retired3 Feb 2022 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Mar 2023 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID43934
COSPAR2019-003C
TypeSatellite
OperatorTOHO
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerTOHO
BusHodoyoshi
Mass59 kg
ProgrammeTohoku
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude490 × 513 km
Inclination97.3°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Hodoyoshi-2?

Hodoyoshi-2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Mar 2023, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2019. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Hodoyoshi-2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Hodoyoshi-2 re-entered on 14 Mar 2023, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Hodoyoshi-2?

Hodoyoshi-2 was operated by TOHO and built by TOHO (J).

Launched together

RAPIS-1Re-entered 2024OrigamiSat-1Re-entered 2022MicroDragonRe-entered 2024NexusRe-entered 2023ALE-1Re-entered 2023Aoba-VELOX IVRe-entered 2023ALE Drag sailRe-entered 2022
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.