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GMS 4

H-1 launch from Tanegashima (Japan) on September 5, 1989, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 5, 1989 · 19:11 UTCLaunch 1989-070Launch no. 3,441 in the log
RocketH-1variant 6R
SpaceportTanegashimapad N
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyNASDAJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 5, 1989, 19:11
Launch designation
1989-070
Mission
GMS 4
Vehicle flight ID
H-20(F)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
46,120 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.725 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Himawari 41989-070ANORAD 20217National Space Development AdminstrationMeteorology325 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.