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Hakuto-R Mission 2

Re-entered 15 Jan 2025

Hakuto-R Mission 2 (NORAD 62717, COSPAR 2025-010B) was a J satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 2025, launched on 15 Jan 2025 on the BG-1/Hakuto-R M2 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.

2025
launched
2025
re-entered
0
years on orbit
1,050
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched15 Jan 2025 · on the BG-1/Hakuto-R M2 mission
Operational5 Jun 2025 · entered service
Retired5 Jun 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered15 Jan 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID62717
COSPAR2025-010B
TypeSatellite
OperatorISPACE
Country / StateJ
ManufacturerISPACE/ADSL
BusHakuto-R
Mass1,050 kg (340 kg dry)
ProgrammeiSpace
CategoryPLAN
OrbitBEO (CLO)
Altitude176 × 362,529 km
Inclination35.2°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to Hakuto-R Mission 2?

Hakuto-R Mission 2 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 15 Jan 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2025. 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 2 re-enter the atmosphere?

Hakuto-R Mission 2 re-entered on 15 Jan 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built Hakuto-R Mission 2?

Hakuto-R Mission 2 was operated by ISPACE and built by ISPACE/ADSL (J).

Launched together

Blue Ghost 1Re-entered 2025
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.