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H3

The H3 Launch Vehicle is a Japanese expendable launch system. H3 rockets are liquid-propellant rockets with strap-on solid rocket boosters and are planned to be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan.

Next launchMid-Inclination RideshareFri, Dec 31 · Tanegashima Space Center Follow H3 in the app

Specifications

Height: 63 m
Diameter: 5.27 m
Liftoff mass: 574 t
To geostationary transfer: 6,500 kg
Stages: 2
Listed launch price: $50 million
Manufacturer: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Next Launches

NET2027

Mid-Inclination RideshareMitsubishi Heavy Industries · H3 · Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, JapanTo Be DeterminedNET 2027 Mar3Fri

MBR ExplorerMitsubishi Heavy Industries · H3 · Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, JapanTo Be DeterminedTime TBD

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