# OrigamiSat-1

> Japanese CubeSat

**Wikidata**: [Q63089343](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q63089343)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/origamisat-1

## Summary
OrigamiSat-1 is a Japanese CubeSat designed primarily as a technology demonstration spacecraft. Launched on January 18, 2019, aboard the Japanese Epsilon rocket, it serves to test experimental technologies in orbit. The satellite is also identified by the aliases Fuji-OSCAR and FO-98.

## Key Facts
- **Class:** Technology demonstration spacecraft and CubeSat (miniaturized satellite made of 10cm-sided cubic modules).
- **Launch Date:** January 18, 2019.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Epsilon (Japanese satellite launch rocket).
- **COSPAR ID:** 2019-003B.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 43933.
- **Aliases:** Fuji-OSCAR, FO-98.
- **Origin:** Japan.
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11h3clxj76.

## FAQs
### Q: What is OrigamiSat-1?
A: OrigamiSat-1 is a Japanese CubeSat classified as a technology demonstration spacecraft. It is used to demonstrate experimental technologies in space.

### Q: When and how was OrigamiSat-1 launched?
A: OrigamiSat-1 was launched on January 18, 2019, aboard an Epsilon rocket, which is a Japanese satellite launch vehicle.

### Q: What are the alternative names or identifiers for OrigamiSat-1?
A: The satellite is also known as Fuji-OSCAR and FO-98. Its COSPAR ID is 2019-003B and its Satellite Catalog Number is 43933.

## Why It Matters
OrigamiSat-1 represents a specific class of modern spacecraft known as CubeSats, which utilize a standardized modular design of 10cm-sided cubes to reduce costs and increase accessibility to space. As a technology demonstration spacecraft, OrigamiSat-1 plays a critical role in the aerospace ecosystem by acting as a testbed for experimental technologies. These missions are essential for validating new hardware and software in the harsh environment of space before they are integrated into larger, more expensive operational missions.

Launched by Japan's Epsilon rocket, the satellite contributes to the nation's portfolio of compact, efficient space assets. Its designation under the Fuji-OSCAR (FO-98) naming convention also highlights its relevance to the amateur radio and satellite tracking communities, serving as a distinct point of interest for international observers and academic institutions tracking objects in low Earth orbit.

## Notable For
- **Technology Demonstration:** Dedicated mission to demonstrate experimental technologies.
- **CubeSat Standard:** Adherence to the miniaturized 10cm cubic module standard.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Deployment via the Japanese Epsilon rocket.
- **Dual Designations:** Possession of both amateur radio (Fuji-OSCAR) and formal catalog identifiers (COSPAR 2019-003B).

## Body
### Mission and Classification
OrigamiSat-1 is defined as a technology demonstration spacecraft. This classification indicates that the satellite's primary purpose is to validate new systems, components, or techniques in the space environment. It falls under the broader category of a CubeSat, a specific type of miniaturized satellite constructed from standardized units of 10cm-sided cubic modules.

### Launch and Deployment
The spacecraft was successfully launched on **January 18, 2019**. The launch vehicle utilized was the **Epsilon**, a solid-fuel rocket developed by Japan designed for satellite deployment. The launch event placed OrigamiSat-1 into orbit with the specific COSPAR international designator **2019-003B**.

### Identifiers and Data
The satellite is tracked and cataloged internationally through several distinct identifiers:
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 43933
- **COSPAR ID:** 2019-003B
- **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/11h3clxj76

### Nomenclature
In addition to its primary designation, OrigamiSat-1 is associated with the aliases **Fuji-OSCAR** and **FO-98**. These names link the satellite to the OSCAR (Orbiting Satellite Carrying Amateur Radio) series, reflecting its visibility and tracking relevance within the global satellite community. The Wikidata description for the entity is strictly "Japanese CubeSat."

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report