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SS-520-5

S-Series family · built by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency · maiden flight 2018-02-03

Profile data last updated: 2026-08-15T20:08:04.839063+00:00 | 7531-09-01

The fifth configuration of the SS-520, succeeded as the smallest rocket to put something into orbit. It holds this title to this day.

Specifications

0.5 mDiameter
3 tLaunch mass
3Stages

Payload Capacity

4 kgTo LEO

Lifetime Launch Record

As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.

1Total launches
1Successful
0Failed
0Upcoming

Launches Tracked on This Site

1In our archive
100.0%Success rate
Feb 03, 2018 05:03 UTCEarliest tracked
Feb 03, 2018 05:03 UTCMost recent
MissionDateStatus
SS-520-5 | TRICOM-1R Feb 03, 2018 05:03 UTC Success

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