Single Stage sounding Rocket S-500

A single stage sounding rocket S-500 is under development by Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo.It will cover 200-400 km altitude range as a substitute for the current K-9M and K-10 rockets. It can reach 350 km altitude with 100 kg net pavload. The launch weight is about 2100 kg and the total length is 7.8 m. The first flight is scheduled in early 1980

S-500ガタ ロケット ケイカク

東京大学宇宙航空研究所では,単段式の観測ロケットS-500型の開発を進めている.これは従来のK-9 M, K-10型の代替機となるもので,高度350kmに100kgのネットペイロードを打ち上げることが可能である.現在54年度冬期の初飛行を目標としており,完成のあかつきには南極での使用も期待できる.A single stage sounding rocket S-500 is under development by Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo.It will cover 200-400 km altitude range as a substitute for the current K-9M and K-10 rockets. It can reach 350 km altitude with 100 kg net pavload. The launch weight is about 2100 kg and the total length is 7.8 m. The first flight is scheduled in early 1980