H3-22S uses two LE-9 first-stage engines, two SRB-3 solid rocket boosters, and the short payload fairing. It was the configuration of TF1, TF2, and Flights 3, 4, 5, and 8.
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Identity
Aliases
H3 22SH3 type 22S
Family Name
H3
Full Name
H3-22S
Status
active
Type
rocket
Variant Name
22S
Details
Description
H3-22S uses two LE-9 first-stage engines, two SRB-3 solid rocket boosters, and the short payload fairing. It was the configuration of TF1, TF2, and Flights 3, 4, 5, and 8.