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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.


Spark launches


# Launch id Payload Launch Date Site Type Status/Comment (orbit in perigee x apogee x inclination x period)
1 n/a ORS-4 mission
HiakaSat (54 kg)
12 cubesats
4 Nov 2015 at 04:45 UT Kauai   Failure


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