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H-1 | Fuyo 1

SUCCESS H-1 →
Feb 11, 1992 at 01:50 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Tanegashima Space Center, Japan 100% success
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PADOsaki Launch Complex
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

JERS 1 (Japanese Earth Resources Satellite) is an Earth Observation Satellite to cover the global land area for national land survey, agriculture, forestry, and fishery, environmental protection, disaster protection, and coastal monitoring, etc. focusing on observation around the world and resource exploitation.

VEHICLE
H-1
MISSION
Fuyo 1
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Osaki Launch Complex
COUNTRY
JPN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d56da4b0-d9b9-4980-a8a4-3f0f3471e204
Reported date: Feb 11, 1992 at 01:50 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
VARIANT
I
FLIGHTS
9
SUCCESSES
9
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The H-1 was a Japanese liquid-fuelled carrier rocket, consisting of a license-produced American First Stage and set of booster rockets and all-Japanese upper stages. It replaced the N-II and was subsequently replaced by the H-2 which has the same upper stages with a Japaense first stage.

When is the H-1 | Fuyo 1 launch?
The H-1 | Fuyo 1 is scheduled for Tuesday, February 11, 1992 at 1:50 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Fuyo 1?
The H-1 | Fuyo 1 mission uses the H-1 rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H-1 has flown 9 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the H-1 | Fuyo 1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Fuyo 1 going to?
The Fuyo 1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Fuyo 1?
The H-1 | Fuyo 1 is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-1 | Fuyo 1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 11, 1992 at 01:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: d56da4b0-d9b9-4980-a8a4-3f0f3471e204
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Pad weather at 30.4, 130.97

Mission Profile

Fuyo 1 was a H-1 I mission operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that lifted off from Osaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on February 11, 1992. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.