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CS-2B

N-2 launch from Tanegashima (Japan) on August 5, 1983, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 5, 1983 · 20:29 UTCLaunch 1983-081Launch no. 2,722 in the log
RocketN-2
SpaceportTanegashimapad N
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASDAJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 5, 1983, 20:29
Launch designation
1983-081
Mission
CS-2B
Flight name
CS 2B
Vehicle flight ID
N-11(F)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,705 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.670 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Sakura 2B1983-081ANORAD 14248National Space Development AdminstrationCommunications329 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.