Title: Development status of Japan's new launch vehicle - H-II rocket
Abstract:Abstract The H-II launch vehicle is being developed by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) to meet the demands of Japan's applications satellite users for cost-effective, heavy-lift...Abstract The H-II launch vehicle is being developed by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) to meet the demands of Japan's applications satellite users for cost-effective, heavy-lift launches in the 1990s. At present, NASDA is conducting detailed design and development tests in preparation for the first test flight in 1993. This paper describes the present status of the design and development of the H-II launch vehicle. Special attention is given to the test results of the solid rocket booster and the payload fairing. The updated overall configuration and system descriptions are also presented.Read More
Publication Year: 1989
Publication Date: 1989-10-01
Language: en
Type: article
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