H3 Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the H3 launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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H3 rocket

Basic Info

Name

H3

Family

H3

First Launch

Not Yet Launched

Successful Launches

0

Failed Launches

0

Rocket Info

Status

Active

Stages

2

Length

63 m

Diameter

5.27 m

Launch Mass

574 tons

Reusability

Not Reusable

Payload Info

GTO Capacity

6,500 kg

Launch Cost

$50M

The H3 Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system in development in Japan. H3 rockets are liquid-propellant rockets with strap-on solid rocket boosters and are planned to be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Mitsubishi and the JAXA have been responsible for the design, manufacture, and operation of the H3.

Launch Sites used by H3

Tanegashima Space Center

Tanegashima Space Center launch site

Japan's largest rocket-launch complex, featuring cutting-edge facilities and a comprehensive space museum.

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