M-3SII-2 (Suisei)
M-3SII-2 launched the PLANET-A Halley's Comet probe, later named Suisei, from Kagoshima Space Center on 19 August 1985. The kick-stage mission successfully dispatched Japan's second interplanetary spacecraft toward its comet encounter.
Identity
- Aliases
- M-3SII-2 launch vehicleSuisei launch vehicle
- Name
- M-3SII-2 (Suisei)
- Slug
- m-3sii-2-suisei
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- M-3SII-2 launched the PLANET-A Halley's Comet probe, later named Suisei, from Kagoshima Space Center on 19 August 1985. The kick-stage mission successfully dispatched Japan's second interplanetary spacecraft toward its comet encounter.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7p4ggy2hqhzf5qcyym811a4x8af1de
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:55:18 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:55:18 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1985-08-19
- Last Flight Date
- 1985-08-19
- Serial Number
- M-3SII-2
- Vehicle Code
- M-3SII-2