MISSION OVERVIEW
TRICOM-1 is an experimental 3U cubsat build by University of Tokyo. It is equipped with 5 small cameras for Earth imaging purposes, and is also tasked with storing and transmitting data between ground terminals.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
SS-520MISSION
TRICOM-1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
KS CenterLAUNCH SITE
Uchinoura Space Center, JapanCOUNTRY
JPN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: decf3c30-a1af-46dd-a016-559af24e259b
Reported date: Jan 14, 2017 at 23:33 UTC
Last synced: 3 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — SS-520 →
MANUFACTURER
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
VARIANT
4
FLIGHTS
1
The fourth configuration of SS-520. It would have been the smallest and lightest vehicle to put something into orbit, but it lost telemetry and was told to abort, falling into the ocean.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the SS-520-4 | TRICOM-1 launch?
The SS-520-4 | TRICOM-1 is scheduled for Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:33 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for TRICOM-1?
The SS-520-4 | TRICOM-1 mission uses the SS-520 rocket, manufactured by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Where is the SS-520-4 | TRICOM-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from KS Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is TRICOM-1 going to?
The TRICOM-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching TRICOM-1?
The SS-520-4 | TRICOM-1 is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Can I watch the SS-520-4 | TRICOM-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 14, 2017 at 23:33 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: decf3c30-a1af-46dd-a016-559af24e259b
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 31.25, 131.08
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