JAXA Launches Small Rocket Exploring Possibility of Utilizing Consumer Products in Space January 9 18:59
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JAXA, a small rocket launched by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, was launched from the launch site in Kimotsuki-cho, Kagoshima Prefecture on the evening of September 9 to explore the possibility of using consumer products.
JAXA's small observation rocket "S-310" No. 45 was launched from Uchinoura Space Observatory in Kimotsuki-cho, Kagoshima Prefecture at 5:00 pm on September 9.
As the rocket left the launch pad, a roaring sound was heard around.
The "S-310" Unit 45 is about 8 meters long, 31 cm in diameter, and weighs about 780 kg.
The rocket will rise to an altitude of about 150 km and fall to the sea approximately 7 minutes after launch, during which experiments using electronic devices mounted on the tip will be conducted.
In the experiment, an image taken by separating a small camera and a communication device on the way is sent to the ground, which will be used to demonstrate the technology for observing natural phenomena from a position distant from the rocket, and will also use commonly used cameras and communication technology. To explore the potential of consumer goods.
In addition, experiments are planned to control the observation device so that it can be directed in the desired direction under zero gravity, with the aim of applying it to astronomical observations in space.
JAXA is analyzing the data received from the rocket, and will hold a conference around 8:00 pm on September 9 to report the results of the launch.