Cancellation of Today’s Launch of the Epsilon-5 Carrying the Innovative Satellite
Technology Demonstration-2
October 1, 2021 (JST)
National Research & Development Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) scheduled the launch of the fifth Epsilon Launch Vehicle (Epsilon-5) carrying the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-2 at 9:51:21 on October 1st, 2021 (JST) from the Uchinoura Space Center and had worked towards this target; however, due to the necessity of additional examinations on the grand facilities, the emergency stop was activated approximately 19 seconds before the launch. Today’s planned launch has thus been cancelled.
JAXA will provide constant updates on the situation.
The new launch date will be announced as soon as it is determined.