M-4S-3 (Shinsei)
M-4S-3 launched the MS-F2 spacecraft, renamed Shinsei, from Kagoshima Space Center on 28 September 1971. Shinsei became Japan's first scientific satellite.
Identity
- Aliases
- M-4S-3 launch vehicleShinsei launch vehicleMS-F2 launch vehicle
- Name
- M-4S-3 (Shinsei)
- Slug
- m-4s-3-shinsei
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- M-4S-3 launched the MS-F2 spacecraft, renamed Shinsei, from Kagoshima Space Center on 28 September 1971. Shinsei became Japan's first scientific satellite.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7xg3e7jmyagw9hagcqzbnx7s8aekea
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 12:01:42 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 12:01:42 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1971-09-28
- Last Flight Date
- 1971-09-28
- Serial Number
- M-4S-3
- Vehicle Code
- M-4S-3