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Hakuto-R Mission 1

Re-entered 11 Dec 2022

Hakuto-R Mission 1 (NORAD 54696, COSPAR 2022-168A) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2022, launched on 11 Dec 2022 on the Hakuto-R M1 mission. It was operated by ISPACE as part of the iSpace programme. The spacecraft was built by ISPACE/ADSL on the Hakuto-R bus, with a mass of 1,050 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.

2022
launched
2022
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,050
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched11 Dec 2022 · on the Hakuto-R M1 mission
Operational25 Apr 2023 · entered service
Retired25 Apr 2023 · end of operational service
Re-entered11 Dec 2022 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID54696
COSPAR2022-168A
TypeSatellite
OperatorISPACE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerISPACE/ADSL
BusHakuto-R
Mass1,050 kg (340 kg dry)
ProgrammeiSpace
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude293 × 1,134,167 km
Inclination29.1°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Hakuto-R Mission 1?

Hakuto-R Mission 1 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 11 Dec 2022, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2022. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did Hakuto-R Mission 1 re-enter the atmosphere?

Hakuto-R Mission 1 re-entered on 11 Dec 2022, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Hakuto-R Mission 1?

Hakuto-R Mission 1 was operated by ISPACE and built by ISPACE/ADSL (J).

Launched together

Lunar FlashlightRe-entered 2022
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.