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JapanActive2013–2022
Epsilon
JAXA / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Japan's small solid-rocket launcher — successor to M-V.
Epsilon provides Japan with responsive small-lift capability using all solid propulsion. It has maintained perfect success rate since maiden flight.
Fun facts
Uses solid-rocket technology for rapid launch capability.
Height
26.3 m
Diameter
2.6 m
Mass
97 t
Stages
3
Thrust
1,540 kN
Payload LEO
1,400 kg
Payload GTO
—
Total flights
6
Success rate83.3%
5 success1 failure
No upcoming launches scheduled.
