MISSION OVERVIEW
The Optical Inter-orbit Communications Engineering Test Satellite (OICETS), also called Kirari, was an experimental satellite launched by JAXA to demonstrate interorbital communication between satellites through optical (laser) means.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
DneprAGENCY
ISC Kosmotras
MISSION
Kirari
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
109/95
LAUNCH SITE
Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of KazakhstanCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: ad44984a-055e-4139-96e8-97dd96783b99
Reported date: Aug 23, 2005 at 21:09 UTC
Last synced: 4 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Dnepr →
MANUFACTURER
ISC Kosmotras
VARIANT
1
FLIGHTS
22
SUCCESSES
21
SUCCESS RATE
95.5%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Dnepr | Kirari launch?
The Dnepr | Kirari is scheduled for Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at 9:09 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Kirari?
The Dnepr | Kirari mission uses the Dnepr rocket, manufactured by ISC Kosmotras. The Dnepr has flown 22 times with a 95.5% success rate.
Where is the Dnepr | Kirari launching from?
The launch takes place from 109/95 at Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan.
What orbit is Kirari going to?
The Kirari mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Kirari?
The Dnepr | Kirari is operated by ISC Kosmotras.
Can I watch the Dnepr | Kirari launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 23, 2005 at 21:09 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by ISC Kosmotras
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 minutes ago
●Launch Library 24 minutes ago
Launch ID: ad44984a-055e-4139-96e8-97dd96783b99
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 45.95, 63.5
Mission Profile
Kirari was a Dnepr 1 mission operated by ISC Kosmotras that lifted off from 109/95, Baikonur Cosmodrome, Republic of Kazakhstan on August 23, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.