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Epsilon [JAXA]

The Epsilon (formerly designated Advanced Solid Rocket) is replacement for the M-5 rocket, wich will feature the SRB-A Booster of the H-2A as first stage and the M-35 stage of the M-5 as second stage. It will be capable to put about 500 kg into orbit. The focus in development will be on streamlining the launch procedures and reducing the costs.

The new two-stage rocket will have its maiden flight in 2013.

No:     Serial: Type:                   Date:       LS    Payload

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Planned:

 1       1      Epsilon   xx.xx.2013    Ka    SPRINT A (EXCEED)
xx       x      Epsilon   xx.xx.2014    Ka    ASNARO 2