What rocket is launching Kiku-1?

Kiku-1 is launching on the N-I.

Who is launching Kiku-1?

Kiku-1 is being launched by National Space Development Agency of Japan, a government launch provider.

Where is Kiku-1 launching from?

Kiku-1 is launching from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.

What orbit is Kiku-1 heading to?

Kiku-1 is heading to Low Earth Orbit (LEO).

No — the N-I is an expendable launch vehicle.

How many times has the N-I flown?

The N-I has launched 7 times to date, with 6 successful flights.

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Kiku-1

Name: Kiku-1 — N-I
Start: 1975-09-09T05:30:00Z
End: 1975-09-09T05:30:00Z
Location: Osaki Launch Complex

Test Flight

Success

National Space Development Agency of Japan(NASDA)Government

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Overview

Japanese experimental satellite

Mission details

Orbital Attempt

#1,737

NASDA Mission

Pad Launch

Location Launch

Designator

1975-082

Launch Window

NET

Sep 9, 1975, 5:30 AM

Schedule Changes

1 update

Osaki Launch Complex

Total Launches

Orbital Attempts

Fastest Turnaround

5mo 4d

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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.

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

Local Launch Time

Sep 9, 1975, 2:30 PM

Total Launches

Total Landings

Coordinates

30.4000, 130.9700

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