Vehicle / SINCE 1975

N-I

ABOUT

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.

SPECIFICATIONS 9
Length 34 m
Diameter 2.44 m
Launch Mass T 131
Leo Capacity 1,200 kg
Gto Capacity 360 kg
Reusable No
Total Launches 7
Successful Launches 6
Maiden Flight 1975-09-09