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H3-30S F6

H3-30S F6 was the first boosterless H3 and the first to use three LE-9 core engines. Launched on June 12, 2026, it successfully reached the planned orbit and deployed PETREL, STARS-X, BRO-22, VERTECS, HORN-L, and HORN-R alongside the non-separating VEP-5 test payload.

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H3 Flight No. 6Sixth H3 Launch VehicleH3 Type 30 Test VehicleVEP-5 H3
Name
H3-30S F6
Status
retired

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H3-30S F6 was the first boosterless H3 and the first to use three LE-9 core engines. Launched on June 12, 2026, it successfully reached the planned orbit and deployed PETREL, STARS-X, BRO-22, VERTECS, HORN-L, and HORN-R alongside the non-separating VEP-5 test payload.
First Flight Date
2026-06-12
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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 17:25:36 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 17:25:36 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2026-06-12
Search Name
H3-30S F6 H3 Flight No. 6 Sixth H3 Launch Vehicle H3 Type 30 Test Vehicle VEP-5 H3
Vehicle Code
F6