PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPETest Flight
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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
H3-30
MISSION
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 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC
Last synced: 1 hour 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
30
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight launch?
The H3-30 | H3-30 Test Flight is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 12:53 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: GO.
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.
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
Apr 24, 2026 13:25 UTC
Launch status set to GO for launch
Updated 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 10, 2026 at 00:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 hour ago
●Launch Library 21 hour ago
Launch ID: e1a3b702-464f-435d-8c1f-ade9be196b77
●Open-Meteo Weather1 hour ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
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