JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

H3 | Return to Flight Mission

SUCCESSJun 11, 2026 at 00:00 UTCH3 →
VEHICLE
H3
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the H3 | Return to Flight Mission launch?
The H3 | Return to Flight Mission is scheduled for Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 12:00 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 | Return to Flight Mission?
The H3 | Return to Flight Mission mission uses the H3 rocket.
Where is the H3 | Return to Flight Mission launching from?
The launch takes place from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is H3 | Return to Flight Mission going to?
The H3 | Return to Flight Mission mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching H3 | Return to Flight Mission?
The H3 | Return to Flight Mission is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Can I watch the H3 | Return to Flight Mission 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.
Jun 12, 2026 21:59 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Jun 12, 2026 21:59 UTC
Launch date set: Jun 11, 2026 at 00:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Jun 12, 2026 21:59 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 13 minutes ago

Mission Profile

H3 | Return to Flight Mission was a H3 mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on June 11, 2026. The flight carried its payload to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.