Back to Resources

Epsilon Test Flight Model

The Epsilon Test Flight Model was the original 24-metre, 91-tonne three-stage solid configuration. Its sole flight, Epsilon-1 in September 2013, successfully deployed the SPRINT-A ultraviolet observatory, later named HISAKI.

Identity

Aliases
Epsilon experimental modelEpsilon demonstration model
Family Name
Epsilon
Full Name
Epsilon Test Flight Model
Reusability
expendable
Slug
epsilon-test-flight-model
Status
retired
Type
rocket
Variant Name
Test Flight Model

Details

Description
The Epsilon Test Flight Model was the original 24-metre, 91-tonne three-stage solid configuration. Its sole flight, Epsilon-1 in September 2013, successfully deployed the SPRINT-A ultraviolet observatory, later named HISAKI.
Diameter M
2.6
First Flight Year
2,013
Height M
24
Last Flight Year
2,013
Liftoff Mass Kg
91,000
Operator Id
vh76by4pqcqgwz2c255w6r83m17nh9vh
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7vysxsvpwf8f4h1p3f4e9bph8afgrc
Stages Count
3

Links

Assets & Meta

Creation Time
7/13/2026, 10:38:47 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 10:38:47 AM