One CubeSat successfully deployed from "Kibo"!

Experiment at Kibo

On June 19th 2026, following CubeSat was successfully deployed from the Japanese Experiment Module (JEM) "Kibo":

HOKUSHIN-1^*1

*1 Deployed under the framework of the J-CUBE program, in which a CubeSat deployment opportunity is established through an agreement between JAXA and the University Space Engineering Consortium (UNISEC).

J-SSOD#37 Deployment：HOKUSHIN-1 (Image by JAXA/NASA)

You can view the deployment of CubeSat from YouTube JAXA Channel.

Small Satellites Deployment, J-SSOD #37 (HOKUSHIN-1) YOUTUBE

【Satellite】	HOKUSHIN-1 [Size: 3U]
【Organizations】	Tohoku University, Hokkaido University, Muroran Institute of Technology
【Program】	J-CUBE
【Mission】	This is a technology demonstration satellite aimed at future expansion of activities beyond the Moon. Experiments of key technologies essential for deep space exploration missions will be conducted in low Earth orbit (approximately 400 km altitude). It implements orbit determination (ranging) using university ground stations, a compact high-efficiency propulsion system, and deployable solar panels enabling high-power generation.
	Image by HOKUSHIN-1 project (Tohoku university, Hokkaido University and Muroran Institute of Technology)

One CubeSat successfully deployed from "Kibo"!

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