N5F (Ayame)
N5F launched the ECS experimental communications satellite, Ayame, from Tanegashima Space Center on 6 February 1979. The launcher reached the planned transfer phase, but the third stage contacted the satellite after separation and Ayame could not complete its mission.
Identity
- Aliases
- N5F launch vehicleAyame launch vehicleECS launch vehicle
- Name
- N5F (Ayame)
- Slug
- n5f-ayame
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- N5F launched the ECS experimental communications satellite, Ayame, from Tanegashima Space Center on 6 February 1979. The launcher reached the planned transfer phase, but the third stage contacted the satellite after separation and Ayame could not complete its mission.
- Vehicle Family Id
- nd7r9vkkegp98tv3wbtre2engd8af5zr
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- Creation Time
- 7/13/2026, 12:11:30 PM
- Updated Time
- 7/13/2026, 12:11:30 PM
Other
- First Flight Date
- 1979-02-06
- Last Flight Date
- 1979-02-06
- Serial Number
- N5F
- Vehicle Code
- N5F