Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 "DAICHI-2" (ALOS-2) is the successor to Advanced Land Observing Satellite "DAICHI.” The satellite is used in a wide range of field for mapping, land observation, grasping the condition of disasters and resource exploration. We aim to continue to develop the Daichi mission, which contributes in various forms to our daily lives.
On May 24, 2014, four small satellites piggybacked on the Daichi-2, using the H-IIA rocket-24 as a launch vehicle.

SPROUT/Nihon University

Ultra-compact satellite development project SPROUT

Mission:
1. Demonstration in space of a composite membrane surface structure and verification of design methods
2. Decide on the position of a several kg satellite/demonstrate control technologies
3. Project changes in the orbit descent trajectory rate using a composite membrane surface structure
4. Satellite operations conducted by amateur radio operators
5. Regional exchange activities
Ultra-compact satellite development project SPROUT website

RISING-2/Tohoku University/Hokkaido University

Tohoku University: RISING-2, ultra-compact earth observation satellite

Mission:
1. High-resolution photography of the Earth (approx. 5 m resolution target)
2. High-precision, triaxial balance (orientation and stability) control (approx. 0.1 degree directional error goal)
3. High-resolution stereo imaging of cumulonimbus clouds
4. Highly advanced electroluminescence imaging
Tohoku University: RISING-2, ultra-compact earth observation satellite website

UNIFORM-1/Wakayama University

UNIFORM

Mission:
1. Thermal anomaly detection for the purpose of wildfire surveillance
2. Capacity building via collaborations with emerging space countries, including in Asia
UNIFORM website

SOCRATES/Advanced Engineering Services Co., Ltd.

Mission:
1. Small satellite standard bus demonstration
2. Provide an environment in orbit to facilitate an advanced mission/element technology demonstration

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