Kirameki 3

Kirameki 3

H3-22 NOV 4 2024 01:48AM

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries scheduled to launch a H3-22 rocket as part of Kirameki 3 mission from LA-Y2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.

Last updated: Jan 07, 2025

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameKirameki 3
Launch SiteLA-Y2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch VehicleH3-22
AgencyMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Launch DateNOV 4 2024
DSN-3, also known as Kirameki 3, is a geostationary communications satellite to be operated by DSN Corporation, a subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT Group. Its payload is a pure X band and will be used for military communications by the Japanese military.

Launch Vehicle - H3-22

Rocket Height63.0 m
Fairing Height10.3 m
Stages2
Liftoff Thrust7542 kN
Fairing Diameter5.27 m
Strap Ons2
Payload To GTO4000–7900 Kg (8800–17400 lbs)
Mass4000 Kg (8800 lbs)
Payload To SSO4000 Kg (8800 lbs)
No Boosters0, 2 or 4

Kirameki 3 Launch Video

Kirameki 3