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Osumi
Japan becomes the fourth nation to reach orbit.
Mission Overview
Launched from the Uchinoura Space Center, this small satellite proved Japan had independent launch capability.
Learning from History
"It was named after the Osumi Peninsula where the launch site was located."
Mission Specs
| Year | 1970 |
|---|---|
| Country | Japan |
| Type | Satellite |
| Destination | Low Earth Orbit |
| Status | Success |
| Rocket | Lambda 4S |