RAPIS Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The RAPIS bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 2 are in orbit and 2 are active. 1 have reentered. Most are built by JAXA. The largest operator on this bus is JAXA. The first launched in 2019, the most recent in 2025.
2
In orbit
2
Active
3
Total launched
1
Reentered
RAPIS launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged RAPIS satellites.
| Manufacturer | JAXA |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Technology |
| Launch mass | 110 kg |
| Dry mass | 110 kg |
| Length | 1 m |
| Diameter | 0.8 m |
| Span | 1 m |
| Shape | Box |
| Power | Solar cells, batteries |
| Propulsion | ? |
| Design life | 27 months |
| Equipment | 3D-ANT, ASC, ATCD, I-FOG, MARIN, SPR |
| Typical orbit | 95 min period, 97° inclination |
Top operators
Top countries
J 2 JPN 1
RAPIS satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many RAPIS satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the RAPIS bus. 2 are in orbit and 1 have reentered.
How many RAPIS satellites are in orbit?
2 RAPIS objects are currently in orbit, of which 2 carry an active status.
Who builds the RAPIS bus?
The RAPIS bus is most commonly built by JAXA.
When did the first RAPIS satellite launch?
The first cataloged RAPIS satellite launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2025.