Super Strypi
Also known as SPARK (Space-borne Payload Assist Rocket - Kauai),
formerly known as Leonidas (Low Earth Orbit Nanosatellite Integrated Defense
Autonomous System)
US 3-stage solid motor rocket launched from a rail-launcher at Barking Sands in
Kauai (Hawaii). Aimed to launch 300 kg in LEO economically. Powered by
Aerojet Rocketdyne LEO-46 first stage, LEO-7 second stage, and LEO-1 or
Spark-30 third stage. Uses passive guidance.
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Launch
id
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Payload
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Launch
Date
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Site
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Type
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Status/Comment
(orbit in perigee x apogee x inclination x period)
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1
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n/a
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ORS-4
mission
HiakaSat (54 kg)
12 cubesats
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4
Nov 2015 at 04:45 UT
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Kauai
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Failure
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