2 CubeSats will be deployed from “Kibo” Japanese Experiment Module on Monday, December 18, 2023.

On December 18, 2023, the following 2 CubeSats will be deployed from the Japanese Experiment Module “Kibo”.

BEAK is jointly developed by the University of Tokyo, Nippon University, and JAXA.

Clark sat-1 is provided by the J-SSOD service provider, Space BD Inc.

The deployment event for those satellites by J-SSOD#27 will be broadcast via YouTube JAXA Channel.

Dec. 18, 2023 (Monday)
※The date and time of the deployment are subject to change due to the ISS schedule modification.

【Satellite】	BEAK [Size：3U]
【Organizations】	The University of Tokyo Nihon University JAXA
【Mission】	Demonstration of the following technologies for nano-sized planetary probes in the future: Orbital maneuvering by drag modulation with jettison of aerodynamic decelerator (SAP’s and membrane), Deployment of aeroshell supported by shape memory alloy frames, Operation demonstration of nano-sized propulsion system (water resistojet), Nano-sized attitude control system.
	Image by UTokyo/ JAXA

【Satellite】	Clark sat-1 [Size：1U]
【Organizations】	CLARK NEXT TOKYO High School ArkEdge Space Inc.
【Service Provider】	Space BD Inc.
【Mission】	The satellite will send voice messages and image data recorded by high school students themselves to ground control stations and general amateur stations. These data will encourage organizations and individuals working on environmental issues on Earth and in space. In addition, take photos of the Earth and will downlink them to ground control stations and general amateur stations.
	Image by ArkEdge Space Inc.