QPS Research
Japanese small radar-imaging satellites · Official site
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
QPS Research accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 9 are in orbit and 9 are active. 3 have reentered. The first launched in 2019, the most recent in 2025. The busiest year was 2025, with 6 added. The most common spacecraft bus is QSAT.
Catalog names covered: QPS
QPS Research satellites launched per year
Spacecraft buses
The platforms QPS Research satellites are built on.
| Bus | Satellites |
|---|---|
| QSAT | 12 |
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| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Bus | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QPS-SAR-15 SUKUNAMI-1 | 67228 | 2025-307A | QSAT | Dec 21, 2025 | 96 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-14 YACHIHOKO-1 | 66316 | 2025-252A | QSAT | Nov 5, 2025 | 96 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-12 KUSHINADA-I | 65116 | 2025-169A | QSAT | Aug 5, 2025 | 96 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-11 YAMATSUMI | 64340 | 2025-125A | QSAT | Jun 11, 2025 | 96 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-10 WADATSUMI-I | 64055 | 2025-104A | QSAT | May 17, 2025 | 96 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-9 SUSANOO-I | 63205 | 2025-050A | QSAT | Mar 15, 2025 | 96 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-8 (AMATERU-IV) Amateru 4 | 60542 | 2024-149CC | QSAT | Aug 16, 2024 | 96 min, 97.7° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-7 (TSUKUYOMI-II) Tsukuyomi-II | 59447 | 2024-066F | QSAT | Apr 7, 2024 | 95 min, 45.6° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-5 (TSUKUYOMI-I) Tsukuyomi-I | 58578 | 2023-196A | QSAT | Dec 15, 2023 | 95 min, 42.0° | Active | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-6 (AMATERU-III) AMATERU-III | 56951 | 2023-084V | QSAT | Jun 12, 2023 | 87 min, 97.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-2 (IZANAMI) Izanami | 47485 | 2021-006CA | QSAT | Jan 24, 2021 | 88 min, 97.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| QPS-SAR-1 (IZANAGI) Izanagi | 44856 | 2019-089E | QSAT | Dec 11, 2019 | 88 min, 36.9° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many satellites does QPS Research operate?
QPS Research accounts for 12 cataloged objects, of which 9 are currently in orbit. 3 have reentered.
How many QPS Research satellites are active?
9 QPS Research satellites carry an active status in the catalog.
When did QPS Research's first satellite launch?
The first cataloged QPS Research object launched in 2019, and the most recent in 2025.
What satellite buses does QPS Research use?
The most common spacecraft bus among cataloged QPS Research objects is QSAT.