N-I | Kiku-1

A N-I rocket launched N-I | Kiku-1 from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, targeting LEO.

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

Mission timeline

  1. 1975-09-09T05:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — N-I is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — N-I endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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