H-II 5F
H-II 5F launched the Kakehashi (COMETS) communications-technology satellite on 21 February 1998. Its second-stage engine shut down early, leaving the spacecraft below its planned transfer orbit; controllers recovered a reduced experimental mission using the satellite's own propulsion.
Identity
- Aliases
- H-II Flight 5FH-II Vehicle No. 5
- Name
- H-II 5F
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- H-II 5F launched the Kakehashi (COMETS) communications-technology satellite on 21 February 1998. Its second-stage engine shut down early, leaving the spacecraft below its planned transfer orbit; controllers recovered a reduced experimental mission using the satellite's own propulsion.
- First Flight Date
- 1998-02-21
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
Links
- Official Url
- https://global.jaxa.jp/projects/rockets/h2/
Assets & Meta
- Creation Time
- July 14, 2026 at 08:01:18 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 14, 2026 at 08:01:18 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1998-02-21
- Search Name
- H-II 5F H-II Flight 5F H-II Vehicle No. 5
- Serial Number
- 5F
- Vehicle Code
- H-II 5F