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)
- 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.
- First Flight Date
- 2003-05-09
- Operator
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 11:52:12 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 23, 2026 at 06:56:11 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 2003-05-09
- Search Name
- M-V-5 (Hayabusa) M-V-5 launch vehicle Hayabusa launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- M-V-5
- Vehicle Code
- M-V-5