M-V | Nozomi

The primary scientific objective of Nozomi program is to study the Martian upper atmosphere with emphasis on its interaction with the solar wind.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: July 3, 1998 at 06:12 PM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: M-V
  • Operator: Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
  • Launch site: Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
  • Mission type: Robotic Exploration