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M-3H Launch Vehicle

M-3H was a higher-capacity Mu variant in the same technological generation as M-3C. A lengthened first-stage motor and improved propellant raised low-Earth-orbit payload capability to 300 kilograms, supporting three successful high-altitude and magnetospheric missions.

Identity

Aliases
Mu-3HM-3Hロケット
Family Name
M-3H
Full Name
M-3H Launch Vehicle
Reusability
expendable
Slug
m-3h-launch-vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket

Details

Description
M-3H was a higher-capacity Mu variant in the same technological generation as M-3C. A lengthened first-stage motor and improved propellant raised low-Earth-orbit payload capability to 300 kilograms, supporting three successful high-altitude and magnetospheric missions.
Diameter M
1.41
First Flight Year
1,977
Height M
23.8
Last Flight Year
1,978
Liftoff Mass Kg
48,700
Parent Vehicle Family Id
nd7g6dtdgh5xqwr9yq4yk0njqx8afe67
Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
300
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 12:02:15 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 12:02:15 PM