MISSION OVERVIEW
First Test Flight of the MOMO suborbital rocket.
Flight was terminated about 80 seconds after engine ignition.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
MOMO v0MISSION
1st Test Flight
MISSION TYPE
Suborbital
TARGET ORBIT
Suborbital
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Complex 0LAUNCH SITE
Hokkaido Spaceport, JapanCOUNTRY
JPN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5d6245e1-4b75-46bd-b2be-7f934341fb8a
Reported date: Jul 30, 2017 at 07:30 UTC
Last synced: 2 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — MOMO v0 →
MANUFACTURER
Interstellar Technologies
VARIANT
v0
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
1
SUCCESS RATE
20%
Momo is a Japanese sounding rocket capable of delivering 20 kg to a height of 100 km. It is privately developed by Interstellar Technologies Inc. (IST). The single stage Momo is powered by a pressure-fed engine fueled with ethanol and liquid oxygen. The engine is gimbaled for steering, with cold gas thrusters providing roll control. Momo v0 was replaced by v1 in 2021.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the MOMO | 1st Test Flight launch?
The MOMO | 1st Test Flight is scheduled for Sunday, July 30, 2017 at 7:30 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for 1st Test Flight?
The MOMO | 1st Test Flight mission uses the MOMO v0 rocket, manufactured by Interstellar Technologies. The MOMO v0 has flown 5 times with a 20% success rate.
Where is the MOMO | 1st Test Flight launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Complex 0 at Hokkaido Spaceport, Japan.
What orbit is 1st Test Flight going to?
The 1st Test Flight mission is targeting Suborbital.
Who is launching 1st Test Flight?
The MOMO | 1st Test Flight is operated by Interstellar Technologies.
Can I watch the MOMO | 1st 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
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 30, 2017 at 07:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Interstellar Technologies
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 2 hours ago
●Launch Library 22 hours ago
Launch ID: 5d6245e1-4b75-46bd-b2be-7f934341fb8a
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 42.5, 143.44
●YouTube Video Search6 days ago
1 video discovered
