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EXOS-A

Mu-3H launch from Uchinoura (Kagoshima) (Japan) on February 4, 1978, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 4, 1978 · 07:00 UTCLaunch 1978-014Launch no. 2,052 in the log
RocketMu-3H
SpaceportUchinoura (Kagoshima)pad M
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyISASJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 4, 1978, 07:00
Launch designation
1978-014
Mission
EXOS-A
Flight name
Kyokko/KM -A
Vehicle flight ID
M-3H-2

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
4,062 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.184 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Kyokko1978-014ANORAD 10664Institute of Space and Aeronautical SciSpace science126 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.