Epsilon 1

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:challenges overcome during development
gptkbp:collaboration limited
gptkbp:control_system gptkb:navigation_system
gptkbp:debut 2018-01-14
ongoing since 2018
gptkbp:design_purpose cost-effective satellite launches
gptkbp:development gptkb:2013
Interstellar Technologies engineers
gptkbp:development_cost approximately $30 million
gptkbp:diameter 2.5 meters
gptkbp:durability not reusable
gptkbp:engine_type gptkb:Team_Rocket
gptkbp:environmental_impact assessed during development
gptkbp:fuel_type kerosene and liquid oxygen
gptkbp:future_plans expand launch capabilities
gptkbp:guidance_system GPS-based guidance
gptkbp:height 26 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Epsilon 1
gptkbp:launch_date 2018-01-14
up to 4 times a year
gptkbp:launch_event achieved on first attempt
gptkbp:launch_platform gptkb:Interstellar_Technologies
conducted by mission team
gptkbp:launch_price $10 million
gptkbp:launch_site Taiki, Hokkaido, Japan
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Epsilon
expendable launch vehicle
single configuration
small-lift launch vehicle
gptkbp:launch_window varies by mission
gptkbp:launched gptkb:3
approximately 6 months
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Interstellar_Technologies
gptkbp:media_coverage significant during launches
gptkbp:mission Interstellar Technologies headquarters
successful payload deployment
gptkbp:notable_launches RAPIS 1
gptkbp:number_of_stages gptkb:3
gptkb:LE-5_B
solid rocket motor
LE-5
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:operational_use commercial satellite deployment
gptkbp:partnerships with local universities
gptkbp:payload_capacity 2.5 meters in diameter
performed at launch site
150 kg to low Earth orbit
gptkbp:propulsion 300 k N
gptkbp:public_interest growing in Japan
gptkbp:purpose gptkb:Space_Launch_System
gptkbp:safety_record no incidents reported
gptkbp:success_rate 100% after first launch
gptkbp:target_market small satellite operators
gptkbp:upgrades planned for increased payload capacity