L-4S-1
L-4S-1 made Japan's first orbital-launch attempt from Kagoshima Space Center on 26 September 1966. Incomplete separation between the second and third stages led to an abnormal third-stage trajectory, while a despin-system problem prevented attitude control; the vehicle did not reach orbit.
Identity
- Aliases
- L-4S-1 launch vehicle
- Name
- L-4S-1
- Status
- destroyed
Details
- Description
- L-4S-1 made Japan's first orbital-launch attempt from Kagoshima Space Center on 26 September 1966. Incomplete separation between the second and third stages led to an abnormal third-stage trajectory, while a despin-system problem prevented attitude control; the vehicle did not reach orbit.
- First Flight Date
- 1966-09-26
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:07:11 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:07:11 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1966-09-26
- Search Name
- L-4S-1 L-4S-1 launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- L-4S-1
- Vehicle Code
- L-4S-1