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VEP 4

VEP 4

H-3 FEB 15 2024 00:22 UTC (09:22 JST)
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A JAXA H-3 rocket was set to launch the VEP 4 mission on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:22 AM (UTC).  

Last updated: May 10, 2024

Launch Information

Launch Information

Launch Vehicle Details

Mission NameVEP 4
Launch SiteLA-Y2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch VehicleH-3
AgencyJAXA
Launch DateFEB 15 2024
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries is launching the Vehicle Evaluation Payload 4 (VEP 4) payload atop the H3-22S rocket. This payload consists of a non-separable payload simulator and two compact Earth observation satellites. The primary purpose of this mission is to evaluate the performance of the H3 rocket and its payload deployment mechanism.

Launch Vehicle - H-3

Height63 m (207 ft)
Diameter5.27 m (17.3 ft)
Mass574000 Kg (1265000 lb) (Gross for H3-24L)
Stages2
Payload To SSO4000 Kg (8800 lb)
Payload To GTO4000–7900 Kg (8800–17400 lb)
No Of Boosters0, 2 or 4
PropellantLH2 / LOX
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