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M-V-4 (ASTRO-E)

M-V-4 launched the ASTRO-E X-ray astronomy satellite on 10 February 2000. A first-stage combustion failure left the vehicle short of the velocity required for orbit, destroying the launch vehicle and payload.

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M-V-4 launch vehicleASTRO-E launch vehicle
Name
M-V-4 (ASTRO-E)
Status
destroyed

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Description
M-V-4 launched the ASTRO-E X-ray astronomy satellite on 10 February 2000. A first-stage combustion failure left the vehicle short of the velocity required for orbit, destroying the launch vehicle and payload.
First Flight Date
2000-02-10
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:52:07 UTC
Updated Time
July 13, 2026 at 11:52:07 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2000-02-10
Search Name
M-V-4 (ASTRO-E) M-V-4 launch vehicle ASTRO-E launch vehicle
Serial Number
M-V-4
Vehicle Code
M-V-4