PADOsaki Launch Complex
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The BS-3 or Yuri 3 satellites were a series of Japanese direct broadcasting satellites.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-1
MISSION
Yuri 3B
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: 4fabcd72-51ef-491e-8712-9dee11c6069c
Reported date: Aug 25, 1991 at 08:40 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
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 | Yuri 3B launch?
The H-1 | Yuri 3B is scheduled for Sunday, August 25, 1991 at 8:40 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 Yuri 3B?
The H-1 | Yuri 3B 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 | Yuri 3B launching from?
The launch takes place from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Yuri 3B going to?
The Yuri 3B mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Yuri 3B?
The H-1 | Yuri 3B is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-1 | Yuri 3B 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 03:06 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 25, 1991 at 08:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 03:06 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 4fabcd72-51ef-491e-8712-9dee11c6069c
●Open-Meteo Weather1 day ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.97
Mission Profile
Yuri 3B was a H-1 I mission operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that lifted off from Osaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on August 25, 1991. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.