KOUNOTORI3/H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 3 Special Site

Countdown Report on Twitter

The countdown report of the KOUNOTORI3/H-IIB F3 was provided through Twitter.



HTV3 "KOUNOTORI3" Separation: The separation of the KOUNOTORI3 (HTV3) was confirmed. This is the end of the Countdown report. #HTV3CDR

11:23 AM - 21 Jul 12 via web (JST)

Liftoff! The H-IIB Launch Vehicle Flight #3 lifted off at 11:06 a.m. on Jan. 21th, 2012 (JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.?#HTV3CDR

11:10 AM - 21 Jul 12 via web (JST)

Final Go/No Go decision: The green light was given to the X-10 (T-10) minutes terminal countdown operations.?#HTV3CDR

10:58 AM - 21 Jul 12 via web (JST)

Third Go/No Go: The green light was given to the X-60 (T-60) minutes terminal countdown operations. #HTV3CDR

10:11 AM - 21 Jul 12 via web (JST)

Second Go/No Go: After confirming all conditions, we are “Go” for propellant loading. Preparation for loading starts soon. #HTV3CDR

1:28 AM - 21 Jul 12 via web (JST)

H-IIB F3 arrived at the launch pad: H-IIB arrived at LP2. Connection bet. H-IIB and LP2 started. #HTV3CDR

8:16 PM - 20 Jul 12 via web (JST)

H-IIB F3 to the launch pad: H-IIB on the ML is moving from VAB to LP2, 400 meters taking 30 minutes. #HTV3CDR

7:56 PM - 20 Jul 12 via web (JST)

First Go/No Go Decision:After checking weather conditions, we are “Go” for the transportation of H-IIB from VAB to LP2. #HTV3CDR

4:28 PM - 20 Jul 12 via web (JST)

We are providing an updated launch-countdown report on the HTV3 named "KOUNOTORI" by the H-IIB Launch Vehicle Flight #3 (H-IIB F3). #HTV3CDR

4:27 PM - 20 Jul 12 via web (JST)