N-2 | Momo 1a

N-2 | Momo 1a lifted off aboard a N-2 from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, carrying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Space Development Agency of Japan
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
N-2
Launch site
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Osaki Launch Complex
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 1987-02-19T01:23:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    N-2 lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
  2. Max-Q
    N-2 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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