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M-4S-1 (MS-F1)

M-4S-1 attempted to launch the MS-F1 scientific satellite from Kagoshima Space Center on 25 September 1970. A malfunction in the attitude-control section caused excessive spin and prevented fourth-stage ignition, so the payload did not reach orbit.

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M-4S-1 launch vehicleMS-F1 launch vehicleFirst Scientific Satellite flight model
Name
M-4S-1 (MS-F1)
Status
destroyed

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Description
M-4S-1 attempted to launch the MS-F1 scientific satellite from Kagoshima Space Center on 25 September 1970. A malfunction in the attitude-control section caused excessive spin and prevented fourth-stage ignition, so the payload did not reach orbit.
First Flight Date
1970-09-25
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:01:32 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:01:32 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1970-09-25
Search Name
M-4S-1 (MS-F1) M-4S-1 launch vehicle MS-F1 launch vehicle First Scientific Satellite flight model
Serial Number
M-4S-1
Vehicle Code
M-4S-1