H-IIB

H-IIB is the more powerful version of Japan's H-IIA rocket, used for sending cargo to the International Space Station.

Manufacturer

MHI

Ownership

Public

Country

Japan

Status

Active

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Performance: Medium Lift

Payload to Orbit

Maximum Lift Capacity to various orbits. LEO stands for Low Earth Orbit and GTO stands for Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

LEO

16500 kg

GTO

8000 kg

Moon

kg

Mars

kg

Fairing Size

Payload fairing is the nose cone used to protect payload against the impact of heat & pressure during launch.

Fairing Height

12 m

Fairing Diameter

5.2 m

Costs

Launch Cost

US$ 113 million

Cost to LEO

US$ 6848/kg

Cost to GTO

US$ 14125/kg

Launch History

Notable Missions

H-II Transfer Vehicle

Total Launches

8

Successful Launches

8

Launch Statistics
Payload Users' Guide
Official Website

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