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M-3SII-8 (EXPRESS)

M-3SII-8 launched the Japanese-German EXPRESS recoverable microgravity capsule on 15 January 1995. A second-stage anomaly prevented insertion into the planned orbit, and the capsule later reentered and was recovered in Ghana.

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M-3SII-8 launch vehicleEXPRESS launch vehicle
Name
M-3SII-8 (EXPRESS)
Status
destroyed

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M-3SII-8 launched the Japanese-German EXPRESS recoverable microgravity capsule on 15 January 1995. A second-stage anomaly prevented insertion into the planned orbit, and the capsule later reentered and was recovered in Ghana.
First Flight Date
1995-01-15
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July 13, 2026 at 11:55:47 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:55:47 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1995-01-15
Search Name
M-3SII-8 (EXPRESS) M-3SII-8 launch vehicle EXPRESS launch vehicle
Serial Number
M-3SII-8
Vehicle Code
M-3SII-8