ANS-140 May 20, 2026

In this special edition:

* OrigamiSat-2 is Designated Fuji-OSCAR 126

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OrigamiSat-2 is Designated Fuji-OSCAR 126

The OrigamiSat-2 satellite was launched April 23rd, 2026, on an Electron launch vehicle from Rocket Lab Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand. Developed by the Institute of Science Tokyo, the satellite will demonstrate on-orbit high-gain antenna technology for small satellites and a 5.8 GHz downlink transmitter.
“OrigamiSat-2” Credit: ORIGAMI PROJECT  origami.titech.ac.jp

At the request of the Institute of Science Tokyo, AMSAT hereby designates OrigamiSat-2 as Fuji-OSCAR 126 (FO-126). We congratulate the Institute of Science Tokyo, thank them for their contribution to the amateur satellite community, and wish them continued success on this and future projects.

[ANS thanks Drew Glasbrenner, KO4MA, AMSAT President / OSCAR Number Administrator, for the above information.]

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This week’s ANS Editor, Mark Johns, KØJM
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