M-3SII-5 (Hiten)
M-3SII-5 launched the MUSES-A engineering spacecraft, renamed Hiten, from Kagoshima Space Center on 24 January 1990. The mission tested lunar swing-by and aerobraking techniques.
Identity
- Aliases
- M-3SII-5 launch vehicleHiten launch vehicle
- Name
- M-3SII-5 (Hiten)
- Slug
- m-3sii-5-hiten
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- M-3SII-5 launched the MUSES-A engineering spacecraft, renamed Hiten, from Kagoshima Space Center on 24 January 1990. The mission tested lunar swing-by and aerobraking techniques.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7p4ggy2hqhzf5qcyym811a4x8af1de
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:55:32 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:55:32 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1990-01-24
- Last Flight Date
- 1990-01-24
- Serial Number
- M-3SII-5
- Vehicle Code
- M-3SII-5