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N-I

Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesRetired

The N-I or N-1 was a derivative of the American Thor-Delta rocket, produced under licence in Japan. It used a Thor-ELT first stage, a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries-designed LE-3 engine was used as a second stage, and three Castor SRMs. Seven were launched between 1975 and 1982, before it was replaced by the N-II.

N-I vehicle

Specifications

Thrust
1,643 kN
Height
34 m
Diameter
2.44 m
Launch mass
131 t
Stages
3
LEO capacity
1,200 kg
GTO capacity
360 kg

Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.

Flight record

7flightswith a definitive outcome
85.7%success rate6 of 7
2success streakcurrent

Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.

Flights

5 of 7

All 7 flights