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Tansei-3

Mu-3HInstitute of Space and Astronautical ScienceMu Center
Saturday, February 19, 1977 · 05:15 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

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Vehicle

Mu-3H

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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

Japanese satellite used to test the new Mu-3H launch vehicle, experiment magnetic stabilization and ovserve UV radiation

PayloadTansei-3
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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