Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Sakura 3B H-1
About the Sakura 3B Mission
- Type: Communications
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Japanese geostationary communications satellite
Launch Pad & Location
Osaki Launch Complex
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
The Osaki Launch Complex launch pad has hosted 24 rocket launches, including 24 orbital launch attempts. The Tanegashima Space Center, Japan launch site has been the location for 97 total rocket launches.
The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-I Rocket
The H-1 was a Japanese liquid-fuelled carrier rocket, consisting of a license-produced American First Stage and set of booster rockets and all-Japanese upper stages. It replaced the N-II and was subsequently replaced by the H-2 which has the same upper stages with a Japaense first stage.
About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational engineering, electrical equipment and electronics company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. MHI is one of the core companies of the Mitsubishi Group.
MHI's products include aerospace components, air conditioners, aircraft, automotive components, forklift trucks, hydraulic equipment, machine tools, missiles, power generation equipment, printing machines, ships and space launch vehicles. Through its defense-related activities, it is the world's 23rd-largest defense contractor measured by 2011 defense revenues and the largest based in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 Sakura 3B launch scheduled?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 Sakura 3B launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 Sakura 3B mission launch from?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 rocket launched from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
What rocket was used for the Sakura 3B mission?
The Sakura 3B mission launched aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 rocket. The H-1 was a Japanese liquid-fuelled carrier rocket, consisting of a license-produced American First Stage and set of booster rockets and all-Japanese upper stages. It replaced the N-II and was subsequently replaced by the H-2 which has the same upper stages with a Japaense first stage. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 Sakura 3B launch?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 Sakura 3B launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 Sakura 3B launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Sakura 3B mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Mitsubishi Heavy Industries live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.