This press release is issued by NASDA.
Implementation of First Stage Captive Firing Test as Part of Standard Type H-II A Launch Vehicle Ground Test Vehicle/Ground System Test (GTV-1)
June 15, 2000 (JST)
National Space Development Agency of Japan
The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) is currently implementing
H-II A Launch Vehicle Ground Test /Ground System Test (GTV-1) at the Tanegashima Space Center.
The aim of these is to confirm interfaces between the standard-type H-II A Launch Vehicle and Ground System for establishing launch readiness. As part of these system tests, First Stage Captive Firing Test will be conducted as follows:
| 1. | Test Site: | H-II Launch Complex, Osaki Range, Tanegashima Space Center, NASDA |
| 2. | Date and Time of Test: | Ignition scheduled for 16:00 on Jun. 20 (Tuesday), 2000 |
| 3. | Purpose of Test: | To simulate countdown, and to confirm the overall functions and performance of the first stage captive firing system |
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