In service· Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Epsilon S

The Epsilon S rocket is a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites. It is a follow-on project to the larger and more expensive M-V rocket which was retired in 2006.

Next launchJV-LOTUSat-1Thu, Dec 31 · Uchinoura Space Center Follow Epsilon S in the app

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Specifications

Height: 24.4 m
Diameter: 2.5 m
Liftoff mass: 91 t
Liftoff thrust: 2,158 kN
Stages: 4
Listed launch price: $39 million
First flight: September 14, 2013
Manufacturer: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

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JV-LOTUSat-1Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency · Epsilon S · Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, JapanTo Be DeterminedNET 2026 Nov—NET

SOLAR-CJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency · Epsilon S · Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, JapanTo Be DeterminedNET November 2028

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In service· Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Epsilon S

The Epsilon S rocket is a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites. It is a follow-on project to the larger and more expensive M-V rocket which was retired in 2006.

Next launchJV-LOTUSat-1Thu, Dec 31 · Uchinoura Space Center Follow Epsilon S in the app