ISAS Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5

LAUNCH MISSION

ISAS Lambda 4S Ohsumi 5

Status

Success

DATE

11 FEB 1970

LAUNCH PROVIDER

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Launch Pad

KS Center

Description

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

Lambda 4S rocket used for the Ohsumi 5 space launch

Lambda 4S

Rocket Description

The Lambda was an experimental Japanese expendable carrier rocket