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GMS 3

N-2 launch from Tanegashima (Japan) on August 2, 1984, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 2, 1984 · 20:30 UTCLaunch 1984-080Launch no. 2,850 in the log
RocketN-2
SpaceportTanegashimapad N
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASDAJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 2, 1984, 20:30
Launch designation
1984-080
Mission
GMS 3
Vehicle flight ID
N-13(F)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,724 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.656 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Himawari 31984-080ANORAD 15152National Space Development AdminstrationMeteorology303 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.