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M-V-3 (Nozomi)

M-V-3 launched Nozomi, Japan's first Mars orbiter, from Kagoshima Space Center on 4 July 1998. The launch vehicle successfully dispatched the spacecraft on its initial Earth-orbit departure sequence.

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M-V-3 launch vehicleNozomi launch vehicle
Name
M-V-3 (Nozomi)
Status
retired

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M-V-3 launched Nozomi, Japan's first Mars orbiter, from Kagoshima Space Center on 4 July 1998. The launch vehicle successfully dispatched the spacecraft on its initial Earth-orbit departure sequence.
First Flight Date
1998-07-04
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:52:03 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:52:03 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1998-07-04
Search Name
M-V-3 (Nozomi) M-V-3 launch vehicle Nozomi launch vehicle
Serial Number
M-V-3
Vehicle Code
M-V-3