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This is a 1:15 scale model of the H-II rocket. The model, like the H-II rocket itself, was built by the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA), a predecessor organization of Japan's current space agency, JAXA.

When launched in 1994, the H-II became Japan’s first guided orbital launch vehicle to be developed using exclusively domestic technology. From 1994 to 1999, the H-II had five successful launches. The H-II was subsequently redesigned into the H-IIA, which entered service in 2001.

The H-II had liquid-fuel engines on both its first and second stages, along with two solid-fuel rocket boosters. It could carry a two-ton satellite to geostationary orbit.

NASDA built this model and donated it to NASM in 1991.

Display Status

This object is on display in James S. McDonnell Space Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

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Object Details

Date

1991

Country of Origin

Japan

Type

MODELS-Missiles & Rockets

Manufacturer

National Space Development Agency of Japan

Dimensions

Overall (1:15 scale): 11 ft. 6 in. tall x 2 ft. 6 in. diameter (350.52 x 76.2cm)

Materials

Plastic and metal rocket w/plexiglass cutaway on top of the third stage showing a generic satellite. Base is metal.

Inventory Number

A19910030000

Credit Line

Donated by the National Space Development Agency of Japan

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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