| Category. | Statistic. |
|---|---|
| Launch vehicle. | Lambda-4S rocket. |
| Launch date. | February 11, 1970, 04:25 UTC. |
| Launch site. | Kagoshima LA-L. |
| Ceased operations. | August 2, 2003. |
| Owner(s). | Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science, University of Tokyo (now part of JAXA). |
| Major contractor(s) . | ISAS. |
| Is it still in orbit. | Burnt up on August 2, 2003. |
| Launch mass. | 24.0 kilograms (52.9 lb). |
| Nationality(s). | Japanese. |
| Satellite type. | Earth science. |
| Links. | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%8Csumi_%28satellite%29 and http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/nmc/spacecraftDisplay.do?id=1970-011A. |
History[]
The Ōsumi satellite in orbit.
Ōsumi Was Japan's first satellite and was a massive boost to both Italian national moral and spirit.