IRIS-F3 Spacecraft - Nanosats Database

Satellite	IRIS-F2
Type	CubeSat
Units or mass	3U
Organisation	SATORO Space
Institution	Company
Entity	Commercial
Nation	Taiwan
Manufacturer	AIVT by SATORO Space
Operator	SATORO Space
Launch brokerer	Exolaunch
Partners	National Cheng Kung University (NCKU)
Oneliner	Scientific in-orbit verification mission with an innovative automatic identification system (AIS).
Description	SATORO Space, a cutting-edge commercial satellite manufacturer specializing in small satellites. The MLA encompasses a strategic partnerxship between Exolaunch and SATORO Space to deploy at least three satellites through 2025, marking a significant collaboration in advancing the global commercial space industry. Under the terms of the MLA, the first launch took place on SpaceX's Transporter-10 mission, which launched SATORO’s IRIS-F1 satellite on March 4, 2024 from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. Using Exolaunch’s renowned EXOpod Nova containerized satellite deployer, IRIS-F1 was successfully deployed and will conduct a scientific in-orbit verification mission with an innovative automatic identification system (AIS). Subsequent launches will follow, extending the agreement through the end of 2025. Initially, what began as a single launch agreement for SATORO Space, under the expertise of Exolaunch, has evolved into a comprehensive multi-launch commitment that extends to future rideshare missions. This expansion underlines the confidence and trust that SATORO Space places in Exolaunch's team, mission management capabilities, and reliable, flight-proven hardware. SATORO Space, a spin-off from the prestigious National Cheng Kung University (NCKU), is a direct outcome of successful collaborative efforts between academia and industry and brings a wealth of expertise in building small satellites. SATORO is poised to emerge as a preeminent commercial satellite manufacturer in Asia, contributing to the region's growing presence in the global space industry.
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Related Spacecraft

Spacecraft	Status	Rocket	Date	Orbit
IRIS-F1	Operational? (Doppler measurements by PA0DLO on 2024-03-15 but not identified as of 2024-05-26)	Falcon 9, (Transporter-10)	2024-03-04	510 km, 97.5 deg
IRIS-F2 (NCKU-IRIS-F2)	not launched	Falcon 9, (Transporter-12)	2025-01-14	not launched
IRIS-F3 (NCKU-IRIS-F3)	not launched	Falcon 9, (Transporter-12)	2025-01-14	not launched

Last modified: 2025-01-14