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H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight
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Jun 12, 2026 at 00:53 UTC
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PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPETest Flight
MISSION OVERVIEW
Test flight of the H3-30 variant of the H3 launch vehicle with 3 LE-9 engines in the first stage and no SRBs. The flight will carry a dummy main payload (Vehicle Evaluation Payload 5, VEP-5) and several hitchhiking small satellites:
* PETREL
* STARS-X
* BRO-22
* VERTECS
* HORN-L/R
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H3-30MISSION
H3-30 Test Flight
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2LAUNCH SITE
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanCOUNTRY
JPN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Half-year
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: e1a3b702-464f-435d-8c1f-ade9be196b77
Reported date: Jun 12, 2026 at 00:53 UTC
Last synced: 21 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
SCHEDULE & STATUS HISTORY
STATUS CHANGEJun 12, 2026 at 04:13 UTC
IN FLIGHT → SUCCESS
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 12, 2026 at 00:54 UTC
GO → IN FLIGHT
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 9, 2026 at 05:13 UTC
TBD → GO
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(0.9 hrs)
Jun 9, 2026 at 05:13 UTCJun 12, 2026 00:00 → Jun 12, 2026 00:53 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
STATUS CHANGEJun 8, 2026 at 10:15 UTC
GO → TBD
Source: Launch Library 2
DELAYED(2 days)
Jun 8, 2026 at 10:15 UTCJun 10, 2026 00:53 → Jun 12, 2026 00:00 UTC
Source: Launch Library 2
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VEHICLE — H3-30 →
MANUFACTURER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
VARIANT
30
FLIGHTS
1
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
100%
The H3 Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system in development in Japan. H3 rockets are liquid-propellant rockets with strap-on solid rocket boosters and are planned to be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Mitsubishi and the JAXA have been responsible for the design, manufacture, and operation of the H3.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight launch?
The H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight is scheduled for Friday, June 12, 2026 at 12:53 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 H3-30 Test Flight?
The H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight mission uses the H3-30 rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H3-30 has flown 1 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is H3-30 Test Flight going to?
The H3-30 Test Flight mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching H3-30 Test Flight?
The H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight 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
Jun 12, 2026 04:13 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Jun 12, 2026 04:13 UTC
Status changed: IN FLIGHT u2192 SUCCESS
Launch completed successfully (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 12, 2026 00:54 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 IN FLIGHT
Launch IN FLIGHT (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 9, 2026 05:13 UTC
Launch delayed by 0.9 hours
Jun 12, 2026 00:00 UTC u2192 Jun 12, 2026 00:53 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 9, 2026 05:13 UTC
Status changed: TBD u2192 GO
Launch GO for launch (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 8, 2026 10:15 UTC
Launch delayed by 47.1 hours
Jun 10, 2026 00:53 UTC u2192 Jun 12, 2026 00:00 UTC (via Launch Library 2)
Jun 8, 2026 10:15 UTC
Status changed: GO u2192 TBD
Launch date/time TBD (via Launch Library 2)
Apr 24, 2026 11:56 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Apr 24, 2026 11:56 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 12, 2026 at 00:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 21 seconds ago
●Launch Library 221 seconds ago
Launch ID: e1a3b702-464f-435d-8c1f-ade9be196b77
●Open-Meteo Weather2 weeks ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
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Mission Profile
H3-30 Test Flight was a H3-30 mission operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries that lifted off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on June 12, 2026. The flight carried its payload on a test flight mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.