Launch VehiclesL-4S

The L-4S rocket was the first rocket to be used by Japan to send a satellite into earth orbit. The L-4S project was to simulate the procedures and to demonstrate the capabilities for satellite insertion into orbit for the Mu project.

M-4S

The L(Lambda)-4S rocket was the first rocket to be used by Japan to send a satellite into earth orbit. The L-4S project was to simulate the procedures and to demonstrate the capabilities for satellite insertion into orbit for the Mu project. The L-4S rocket system was a four-stage, all-solid propellant rocket.

Mission by L-4S Launch Vehicle

Launch Date Mission
1970.2.11 Japan's First Satellite OHSUMI