# TUGKE-1

> Japanese satellite lost in a launch failure

**Wikidata**: [Q124798896](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q124798896)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tugke-1

## Summary  
TUGKE-1 was a Japanese reconnaissance satellite designed for rapid deployment and intelligence gathering. It was lost during a failed launch attempt on March 13, 2024, aboard the Space One KAIROS rocket. The satellite was operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center and weighed less than 100 kilograms.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: March 13, 2024, at 02:01:12 UTC (failed launch).  
- **Mass**: Less than 100 kilograms.  
- **Operator**: Cabinet Satellite Information Center (CSIC).  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Space One KAIROS (Flight 1).  
- **Launch Site**: Spaceport Kii, Japan.  
- **Manufacturer**: Advanced Engineering Services Co., Ltd.  
- **Purpose**: Reconnaissance and intelligence data collection.  
- **Aliases**: Rapid Launch Small Satellite, Tanki Uchiage-gata kogata, CSICE Quick Response Satellite.  
- **Country of Origin**: Japan.  
- **Funder**: Cabinet Satellite Information Center.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of TUGKE-1?  
A: TUGKE-1 was a reconnaissance satellite designed to covertly collect intelligence data for military or governmental applications.  

### Q: Why did TUGKE-1 fail to reach orbit?  
A: The satellite was destroyed due to a launch failure of the Space One KAIROS rocket during its first flight.  

### Q: Who built TUGKE-1?  
A: It was manufactured by Advanced Engineering Services Co., Ltd., a Japanese aerospace company.  

## Why It Matters  
TUGKE-1 represented Japan's effort to enhance its rapid-response satellite capabilities, particularly for intelligence and security purposes. Its loss highlights the challenges of developing reliable small-lift launch systems, especially for time-sensitive missions. The satellite's rapid deployment design aimed to provide timely data for national security, making its failure a setback for Japan's space-based reconnaissance ambitions. Additionally, the involvement of Space One, a private launch provider, underscores the growing role of commercial entities in national security space programs.  

## Notable For  
- **Rapid Deployment**: Designed for quick launch and operational readiness.  
- **Private Launch Partner**: One of the early attempts to use a privately developed rocket (Space One KAIROS) for a government satellite.  
- **Lightweight Reconnaissance**: Weighed less than 100 kg, making it a compact intelligence-gathering asset.  
- **First Flight Failure**: Lost during the inaugural launch of the KAIROS rocket.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: March 13, 2024, at 02:01:12 UTC.  
- **Vehicle**: Space One KAIROS (Flight 1).  
- **Site**: Spaceport Kii, Japan.  
- **Outcome**: Destroyed due to launch failure.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: <100 kg.  
- **Manufacturer**: Advanced Engineering Services Co., Ltd.  
- **Operator**: Cabinet Satellite Information Center.  

### Mission Context  
- **Purpose**: Covert intelligence data collection.  
- **Aliases**: Rapid Launch Small Satellite, Tanki Uchiage-gata kogata.  
- **Funder**: Cabinet Satellite Information Center.  

### Significance of Failure  
- Highlighted risks associated with new launch vehicles.  
- Setback for Japan's rapid-response satellite program.

## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/csice_quick_response_satellite.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://www8.cao.go.jp:443/space/comittee/27-anpo/anpo-dai17/shiryou1.pdf)