LAUNCH MISSION
JAXA SS-520-5 TRICOM-1R
Launch Pad
KS Center
Description
TRICOM-1 is an experimental 3U cubsat build by University of Tokyo. It is equipped with 5 small cameras for Earth imaging purposes, and is also tasked with storing and transmitting data between ground terminals. TRICOM-1R is a replacement for the failed SS-520-4 launch of TRICOM-1.
SS-520-5
Rocket Description
The fifth configuration of the SS-520, succeeded as the smallest rocket to put something into orbit. It holds this title to this day.