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Launch Schedule of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4). [Rescheduled]

October 30, 2024 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) hereby announces that the launch date of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4) has been scheduled as follows, as a result of today’s weather assessment.
The launch time will be announced once confirmed.

Launch date : November 2, 2024
Launch Window : 15:46 (JST) through 17:30 (JST)
 *The time is the 24-hour clock
Reserved Launch Period : November 3 through November 30, 2024
Launch site : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

We will continue to confirm whether or not the launch on November 2 will be possible after tomorrow, based on weather conditions and other factors.

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