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Kappa 2-1

Solid propellant rocket stage. Loaded mass 200 kg.

Status: Retired 1957.
Gross mass: 200 kg (440 lb).
Height: 2.50 m (8.20 ft).
Diameter: 0.22 m (0.72 ft).
Number: 4 .

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Associated Engines

Associated Launch Vehicles

Kappa 2 Japanese sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Kappa 3 Booster + 1 x Kappa 1 More...

Kappa 3 Japanese sounding rocket. Two stage vehicle consisting of 1 x Kappa 3 Booster + 1 x Kappa 1 More...

Associated Manufacturers and Agencies

ISAS Japanese agency overseeing development of rockets, spacecraft, and rocket engines. Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Japan. More...

Associated Propellants

Solid Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. Solid propellants have the fuel and oxidiser embedded in a rubbery matrix. They were developed to a high degree of perfection in the United States in the 1950's and 1960's. In Russia, development was slower, due to a lack of technical leadership in the area and rail handling problems. More...