MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES
H-1 | Kiku 5
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Aug 27, 1987 at 09:20 UTC
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PADOsaki Launch Complex
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Japanese geostationary communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-1MISSION
Kiku 5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Osaki Launch Complex
LAUNCH SITE
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanCOUNTRY
JPN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 3d4667c6-302b-4584-a03d-8c51d95ba24d
Reported date: Aug 27, 1987 at 09:20 UTC
Last synced: 20 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — H-1 →
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H-1 | Kiku 5 launch?
The H-1 | Kiku 5 is scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 1987 at 9:20 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 Kiku 5?
The H-1 | Kiku 5 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 | Kiku 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Kiku 5 going to?
The Kiku 5 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Kiku 5?
The H-1 | Kiku 5 is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-1 | Kiku 5 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 27, 1987 at 09:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 20 minutes ago
●Launch Library 220 minutes ago
Launch ID: 3d4667c6-302b-4584-a03d-8c51d95ba24d
●Open-Meteo Weather1 week ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.97
Mission Profile
Kiku 5 was a H-1 I mission operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that lifted off from Osaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on August 27, 1987. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.