N6F (Ayame-2)
N6F launched the ECS-b experimental communications satellite, Ayame-2, from Tanegashima Space Center on 22 February 1980. The launch vehicle completed its role, but the spacecraft stopped transmitting soon after firing its own apogee engine.
Identity
- Aliases
- N6F launch vehicleAyame-2 launch vehicleECS-b launch vehicle
- Name
- N6F (Ayame-2)
- Status
- retired
Details
- Description
- N6F launched the ECS-b experimental communications satellite, Ayame-2, from Tanegashima Space Center on 22 February 1980. The launch vehicle completed its role, but the spacecraft stopped transmitting soon after firing its own apogee engine.
- First Flight Date
- 1980-02-22
- Manufacturer
- Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- July 13, 2026 at 12:11:35 UTC
- Updated Time
- July 22, 2026 at 20:04:46 UTC
Other
- Last Flight Date
- 1980-02-22
- Search Name
- N6F (Ayame-2) N6F launch vehicle Ayame-2 launch vehicle ECS-b launch vehicle
- Serial Number
- N6F
- Vehicle Code
- N6F