M-V-5 (Hayabusa)
M-V-5 launched the MUSES-C asteroid sample-return spacecraft, later named Hayabusa, from Kagoshima Space Center on 9 May 2003. The successful flight began Japan's first asteroid sample-return mission.
Identity
- Aliases
- M-V-5 launch vehicleHayabusa launch vehicle
- Name
- M-V-5 (Hayabusa)
- Slug
- m-v-5-hayabusa
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- M-V-5 launched the MUSES-C asteroid sample-return spacecraft, later named Hayabusa, from Kagoshima Space Center on 9 May 2003. The successful flight began Japan's first asteroid sample-return mission.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7j2cvckbp74kybcn8fx8r68n8aes74
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:52:12 AM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 11:52:12 AM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 2003-05-09
- Last Flight Date
- 2003-05-09
- Serial Number
- M-V-5
- Vehicle Code
- M-V-5