Hodoyoshi Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The Hodoyoshi bus accounts for 5 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 3 are active. 2 have reentered. Most are built by AXEL. The largest operator on this bus is TOK. The first launched in 2014, the most recent in 2019.

3
In orbit
3
Active
5
Total launched
2
Reentered

Hodoyoshi launched per year

1 2 3 2014: 3 launched, 1 since reentered 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 0 objects launched 2017: 1 object launched 2018: 0 objects launched 2019: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged Hodoyoshi satellites.

Manufacturer AXEL
Purpose Technology, Earth observation
Launch mass 40 kg
Dry mass 40 kg
Length 0.7 m
Diameter 0.5 m
Span 1.5 m
Shape Box+ 2 pan
Power Solar cells, batteries
Propulsion None
Design life ?
Equipment HPT, DOTCam, OOC, TriTel, Timepix, �MAG, VSOTA, DPD
Typical orbit 97 min period, 98° inclination

Top operators

TOK 2 AXEL/TOK 1 TOHO 1 WNI 1

Top countries

J 5

Hodoyoshi satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
RISESAT RiseSat 43934 2019-003C TOHO Jan 18, 2019 88 min, 97.1° Reentered
WNISAT 1R WNISAT-1R 42835 2017-042L WNI Jul 14, 2017 96 min, 97.5° Active
HODOYOSHI-1 Hodoyoshi-1 40299 2014-070B AXEL/TOK Nov 6, 2014 88 min, 97.1° Reentered
HODOYOSHI-3 Hodoyoshi-3 40015 2014-033F TOK Jun 19, 2014 97 min, 97.6° Active
HODOYOSHI-4 Hodoyoshi-4 40011 2014-033B TOK Jun 19, 2014 97 min, 97.5° Active

Frequently asked questions

How many Hodoyoshi satellites are there?

The catalog lists 5 objects built on the Hodoyoshi bus. 3 are in orbit and 2 have reentered.

How many Hodoyoshi satellites are in orbit?

3 Hodoyoshi objects are currently in orbit, of which 3 carry an active status.

Who builds the Hodoyoshi bus?

The Hodoyoshi bus is most commonly built by AXEL.

When did the first Hodoyoshi satellite launch?

The first cataloged Hodoyoshi satellite launched in 2014, and the most recent in 2019.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.