N-I
NOT ACTIVE
LAUNCHER INFO
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.
MANUFACTURER INFO
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
LAUNCHER SPECIFICATIONS
(diameter)
2.44 m
TO GTO
360 kg
(length)
34 m
TO LEO
1200 kg
(reusable)
false
LAUNCH STATISTICS
TOTAL LAUNCHES
7
SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES
6
FAILED LAUNCHES
1