This press release is issued by NASDA.
Launch Success of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.1
National Space Development Agency of Japan
National Space Development Agency of Japan successfully launched the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.1 (H-IIA/F1) at 4:00 p.m. on August 29, 2001, Japan Standard Time, from Tanegashima Space Center. The launch vehicle was successfully lifted off with its flight azimuth of 90 degrees.
The H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.1 flied normally, and the second stage was successfully injected into the geostationary transfer orbit. The separation of the Laser Ranging Equipment (LRE) was confirmed about 39 minutes and 47 seconds after the lift-off.
NASDA would like to send our deep appreciation for cooperation and support of all related personnel and organizations for the launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.1.
For your information, the weather at the time of the launch was clear with the wind of 2.9 m/s to the east-south-east, and the temperature was 28.9 deg. (C).
Thank you very much for your support.
* This information is also in the website:Latest H-IIA Information
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