Is it possible to build a small rocket that carries 1 cubesat into orbit? And how small the rocket would be, if it is possible?
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5$\begingroup$ possible duplicate? (with six answers!) Why isn't there a rocket to launch a single cubesat? Also see How small could an orbital rocket be? and Do launchers using only solid propellant exist? and my favorite If there “won't be” rockets to launch individual cubesats, then why did JAXA build exactly that? (SS-520-xx) $\endgroup$– uhohDec 27, 2019 at 11:36
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$\begingroup$ and don't forget Will JAXA try again to launch TRICOM-1 with the “world's smallest orbital rocket” SS-520-4 again? with some nice photos $\endgroup$– uhohDec 27, 2019 at 11:38
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4$\begingroup$ Possible? Yes. Economical? ... $\endgroup$– SchwernDec 28, 2019 at 15:11
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10$\begingroup$ Why wouldn't it be possible? $\endgroup$– AlexanderDec 28, 2019 at 15:19
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The SS-520-5 rocket from Japan is probably as close you can get with 4kg to orbit.
Height: 9.54 meters
Weight: 2600 kg
Diameter: 52 cm
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$\begingroup$ ... price? (ok, if you have to ask, you can't afford it) $\endgroup$ Dec 29, 2019 at 12:45
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2$\begingroup$ @Brian Drummond there does not apear to be an official price as this is an experimental launch and not a comercial rocket system $\endgroup$– lijatDec 29, 2019 at 13:01