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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.

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.
Vehicle Family Id
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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 11:52:07 AM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 11:52:07 AM

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First Flight Date
2000-02-10
Last Flight Date
2000-02-10
Serial Number
M-V-4
Vehicle Code
M-V-4