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Denpa

Mu-4SInstitute of Space and Astronautical ScienceMu Center
Saturday, August 19, 1972 · 02:40 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

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Mu-4S

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches32
Successes24

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Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

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Mission Brief

Japanses ionospheric research satellite

PayloadDenpa
OrbitElliptical Orbit
CustomerInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science
Stages0
PadMu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%
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Launch Site

Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

LAUNCH SITE
31.251°N, 131.082°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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