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MS-T1

Mu-4S launch from Uchinoura (Kagoshima) (Japan) on February 16, 1971, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 16, 1971 · 04:00 UTCLaunch 1971-011Launch no. 1,180 in the log
RocketMu-4S
SpaceportUchinoura (Kagoshima)pad M
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISASJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 16, 1971, 04:00
Launch designation
1971-011
Mission
MS-T1
Flight name
Tansei
Vehicle flight ID
M-4S-2

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
1,234 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.063 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tansei-11971-011ANORAD 4952Institute of Space and Aeronautical SciTechnology63 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.