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
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.