Flight 6
MOMO
Interstellar Technologies
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
Flight 6
- Type: Suborbital
- Orbit: Suborbital
Despite the MOMO unit's number, this is the seventh flight of the sounding rocket. Company aims to reach space for the third time.
Location
Launch Complex 0
Hokkaido Spaceport, Japan
Launch Complex 0 has witnessed the launch of 7 rockets, including 0 orbital launch attempts. While Hokkaido Spaceport, Japan, has been the site for 7 rocket launches.
Rocket launch pad of Interstellar Technologies, located next to the Taiki Aerospace Research Field.
Rocket
Interstellar Technologies MOMO v1
Momo is a Japanese sounding rocket capable of delivering 20 kg to a height of 100 km. It is privately developed by Interstellar Technologies Inc. (IST).
The v1 upgrade includes a higher thrust engine with a silica fiber reinforced plastic nozzle, as well as increased mass and length.
Agency
Interstellar Technologies
Interstellar Technologies, Inc. (Japanese: インターステラテクノロジズ（株） Hepburn: Intāsutera Tekunorojizu (kabu)) is a Japanese NewSpace company. It is a rocket spacelaunch company developing the MOMO launcher. Its stated goal is to reduce the cost of access to space. In 2017, it became the first Japanese company to launch a privately developed space rocket, though the launch was unsuccessful. The company plans to complete a rocket by 2020 that would be capable of launching small satellites into orbit.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the MOMO v1 launch scheduled?
The Interstellar Technologies MOMO v1 launch carrying the Flight 6 mission was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the MOMO v1 launch video?
You can watch the Interstellar Technologies MOMO v1 launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the MOMO v1 launch from?
The Interstellar Technologies MOMO v1 rocket launched from Launch Complex 0 at Hokkaido Spaceport, Japan. Rocket launch pad of Interstellar Technologies, located next to the Taiki Aerospace Research Field.
What rocket was used for the Flight 6 mission?
The Flight 6 mission launched aboard a Interstellar Technologies MOMO v1 rocket. Momo is a Japanese sounding rocket capable of delivering 20 kg to a height of 100 km. It is privately developed by Interstellar Technologies Inc. (IST). <br> <br>The v1 upgrade includes a higher thrust engine with a silica fiber reinforced plastic nozzle, as well as increased mass and length. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed this launch?
The MOMO v1 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 launch is delayed?
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