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H-IIB TF1

H-IIB TF1 was the first H-IIB launch vehicle. JAXA launched it from Tanegashima on 11 September 2009 with the H-II Transfer Vehicle Demonstration Flight, validating the widened twin-engine first stage and beginning the nine-flight H-IIB program.

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Aliases
H-IIB Test FlightH-IIB Launch Vehicle Test FlightHTV Demonstration Flight launch vehicle
Name
H-IIB TF1
Slug
h-iib-tf1
Status
retired

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Description
H-IIB TF1 was the first H-IIB launch vehicle. JAXA launched it from Tanegashima on 11 September 2009 with the H-II Transfer Vehicle Demonstration Flight, validating the widened twin-engine first stage and beginning the nine-flight H-IIB program.
Manufacturer Id
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Operator Id
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Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 10:04:11 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 10:04:11 AM

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First Flight Date
2009-09-11
Last Flight Date
2009-09-11
Serial Number
TF1
Vehicle Code
H-IIB TF1