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J-I 1F (HYFLEX)

J-I flight 1F launched the HYFLEX hypersonic reentry demonstrator from Tanegashima Space Center on 12 February 1996. It was the only flown J-I article; the planned second vehicle was later suspended after Japan's space-development plan was reassessed.

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J-I Flight 1J-I 1FHYFLEX launch vehicleHypersonic Flight Experiment launch vehicle
Name
J-I 1F (HYFLEX)
Status
retired

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Description
J-I flight 1F launched the HYFLEX hypersonic reentry demonstrator from Tanegashima Space Center on 12 February 1996. It was the only flown J-I article; the planned second vehicle was later suspended after Japan's space-development plan was reassessed.
First Flight Date
1996-02-12
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:23:43 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:23:43 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1996-02-12
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J-I 1F (HYFLEX) J-I Flight 1 J-I 1F HYFLEX launch vehicle Hypersonic Flight Experiment launch vehicle
Serial Number
1F
Vehicle Code
J-I 1F