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Ohsumi 5

Lambda 4S

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Launch Status
Success

Mission

Ohsumi 5

  • Type: Test Flight
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Ohsumi was a series of five small satellites built to become the first Japanese satellite on orbit.

Location

KS Center

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

KS Center has witnessed the launch of 7 rockets, including 7 orbital launch attempts. While Uchinoura Space Center, Japan, has been the site for 43 rocket launches.

The Uchinoura Space Center is a space launch facility in the Japanese town of Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. All of Japan's scientific satellites were launched from Uchinoura prior to the M-V launch vehicles being decommissioned in 2006. It continues to be used for suborbital launches, stratospheric balloons and has also been used for the Epsilon orbital launch vehicle. Additionally, the center has antennas for communication with interplanetary space probes.

Rocket

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S

The Lambda was an experimental Japanese expendable carrier rocket

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Agency

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

ISAS is a Japanese national research organization of astrophysics using rockets, astronomical satellites and interplanetary probes which played a major role in Japan's space development.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5 launch scheduled?

The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5 mission launch from?

The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S rocket launched from KS Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan. The Uchinoura Space Center is a space launch facility in the Japanese town of Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. All of Japan's scientific satellites were launched from Uchinoura prior to the M-V launch vehicles being decommissioned in 2006. It continues to be used for suborbital launches, stratospheric balloons and has also been used for the Epsilon orbital launch vehicle. Additionally, the center has antennas for communication with interplanetary space probes.

What rocket was used for the Ohsumi 5 mission?

The Ohsumi 5 mission launched aboard a Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S rocket. The Lambda was an experimental Japanese expendable carrier rocket Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.

What weather conditions could have delayed the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5 launch?

The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.

How can I get updates if the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5 launch was delayed?

This page was updated in real-time with the latest Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Lambda 4S launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Ohsumi 5 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Institute of Space and Astronautical Science live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.

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