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.
Identity
Aliases
M-V-4 launch vehicleASTRO-E launch vehicle
Name
M-V-4 (ASTRO-E)
Slug
m-v-4-astro-e
Status
destroyed
Details
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.