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CS-3A

H-1 launch from Tanegashima (Japan) on February 19, 1988, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 19, 1988 · 10:05 UTCLaunch 1988-012Launch no. 3,262 in the log
RocketH-1
SpaceportTanegashimapad N
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASDAJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 19, 1988, 10:05
Launch designation
1988-012
Mission
CS-3A
Flight name
CS 3A
Vehicle flight ID
H-18(F)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,479 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Sakura 3A1988-012ANORAD 18877National Space Development AdminstrationCommunications565 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.