The Smallest Rocket - The SS-520-5
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On February 3rd JAXA successfully launched a payload to orbit with the smallest rocket ever - 2.6 tons and less than 10 meters tall. The SS-520-5 takes a sounding rocket and adds a 3rd stage along with guidance and control hardware to orient the rocket prior to insertion.
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