Question 1

What rocket is launching Maiden Flight?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is launching on the Kii-based Advanced & Instant ROcket System.

Question 2

Who is launching Maiden Flight?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is being launched by Space One, a commercial launch provider founded in 2018.

Question 3

Where is Maiden Flight launching from?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is launching from Space One Launch Pad at Spaceport Kii, Japan.

Question 4

What orbit is Maiden Flight heading to?

Accepted Answer

Maiden Flight is heading to Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).

Question 5

Is the Kii-based Advanced & Instant ROcket System reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Kii-based Advanced & Instant ROcket System is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Kii-based Advanced & Instant ROcket System flown?

Accepted Answer

The Kii-based Advanced & Instant ROcket System has launched 3 times to date.

Question 7

What is the Maiden Flight mission?

Accepted Answer

Carried a prototype "quick response" satellite for the Japanese government Cabinet Satellite Intelligence Center, operator of the IGS series of Japanese spysats.

Maiden Flight

Status details

Overview

Mission details

Launch Window

Space One Launch Pad

Spaceport Kii, Japan

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