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MS-T3

Mu-3H launch from Uchinoura (Kagoshima) (Japan) on February 19, 1977, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 19, 1977 · 05:15 UTCLaunch 1977-012Launch no. 1,920 in the log
RocketMu-3H
SpaceportUchinoura (Kagoshima)pad M
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISASJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 19, 1977, 05:15
Launch designation
1977-012
Mission
MS-T3
Flight name
Tansei-3/KM-A
Vehicle flight ID
M-3H-1

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
3,820 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.187 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Tansei-31977-012ANORAD 9841Institute of Space and Aeronautical SciTechnology128 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.