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CS-3B

H-1 launch from Tanegashima (Japan) on September 16, 1988, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 16, 1988 · 09:59 UTCLaunch 1988-086Launch no. 3,339 in the log
RocketH-1
SpaceportTanegashimapad N
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASDAJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 16, 1988, 09:59
Launch designation
1988-086
Mission
CS-3B
Flight name
CS 3B
Vehicle flight ID
H-19(F)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,774 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Sakura 3B1988-086ANORAD 19508National 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.