Press Release

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Launch of the Multi-functional Transport Satellite 2
by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 9 (H-IIA F9)

December 7, 2005 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Rocket System Corporation (RSC)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Rocket System Corporation would like to announce that the launch of the Multi-functional Transport Satellite 2 (MTSAT-2) by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 9 (H-IIA F9) was approved by the Space Activities Commission (SAC) as follows.




Scheduled data of launch: February 15 (Wednesday), 2006 (Japan Standard Time, JST)
Launch window on Feb 15: between 3:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. (JST)
(Launch time will vary depending on a launch day.)
Available launch days: February 16 (Thursday) thru 28 (Tuesday) (JST)
Launch Site: Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Tanegashima Space Center



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Rocket System Corporationn
Tel +81-3-5470-7910
FAX +81-3-5470-7950

Public Affairs Department, JAXA
Tel +81-3-6266-6413 to 6
FAX +81-3-6266-6910