H-II 8F launched with the MTSAT multifunctional transport satellite on 15 November 1999. An anomalous first-stage engine shutdown sent the vehicle off its planned path, and a destruct command was issued; the mission failed before orbit.
Identity
Aliases
H-II Flight 8FH-II Vehicle No. 8
Name
H-II 8F
Slug
h-ii-8f
Status
destroyed
Details
Description
H-II 8F launched with the MTSAT multifunctional transport satellite on 15 November 1999. An anomalous first-stage engine shutdown sent the vehicle off its planned path, and a destruct command was issued; the mission failed before orbit.