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Jun. 12, 2020 Updated
Signing of the “Basic Agreement on the Development of the Epsilon S Launch Vehicle and the Implementation of the Launch Service Business”
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is pleased to announce that it has entered into the Basic Agreement with IHI AEROSPACE CO., LTD. (IA) on the development of the Epsilon S Launch Vehicle and its launch service business. The Epsilon S Launch Vehicle, which will be developed based on the current Enhanced Epsilon, is aimed at strengthening Epsilon’s international competitiveness in the satellite launch market by achieving synergistic effects with the H3 Launch Vehicle, a large-size liquid-propellant rocket currently under development. The Basic Agreement specifies essential matters such as roles of JAXA and IA during the development and operational stages. The main goal is to establish a framework which enables the private business operator IA to independently expand its launch service business using the Epsilon S Launch Vehicle, as well as to transform Japan’s space transportation system into an independent and sustainable business structure by maintaining and advancing the space industrial basis. Based on this Basic Agreement, JAXA and IA will advance joint efforts to develop the Epsilon S Launch Vehicle and its launch service business approach. |
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May 21, 2020 Updated
Successful Launch of the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI9" aboard H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 9
At exactly 31 minutes and 00 seconds past 2 o’clock on the morning of May 21, 2020, the H-II Transfer Vehicle known as "KOUNOTORI9" (HTV9), the cargo transporter to the International Space Station (ISS), was launched aboard H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 9 (H-IIB F9) from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center. We express our sincere appreciation for all the frontline workers fighting coronavirus (COVID-19), the people in the Tanegashima Island, and all of you supporting for this launch.
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Sep. 25, 2019 Updated
KOUNOTORI8/H-IIB F8 Successfully Launched
The H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 8 with cargo transporter to the International Space Station, the KOUNOTORI8 (HTV8) aboard lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 1:05:05 on September 25. (Japan Standard Time) |
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Jan. 18, 2019 Updated
Successfully of Epsilon-4 Launch With The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 Aboard
At 9:50:20 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) January 18, 2019 JAXA launched Epsilon-4, the Fourth Epsilon launch vehicle With The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1. From the JAXA Uchinoura Space Center. The launch occurred on time. The launch and flight of Epsilon-4 took place normally. Approximately 51 minutes 55 seconds into the flight, the separation of "The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1" proceeded, with confirmation as successful. |
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Jan. 16, 2019 Updated
The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 aboard Epsilon-4 launch time decided! Live broadcast from 9:25 a.m. on January 18 (Fri.)
The launch time of the Epsilon-4 with the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 was set for 9:50:20 a.m. on January 18 (Fri.), 2019 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Jan. 15, 2019 Updated
The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 launch postponed to Jan. 17 (Fri., JST)
The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 launch postponed to Jan. 18 (Fri., JST) |
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Nov. 30, 2018 Updated
Launch of Epsilon-4 with the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 on Board
JAXA announces that the Epsilon 4 launch encapsulating the innovation satellite technology is scheduled on January 17, 2019. The launch window is 9:50:20 a.m. through 9:59:37 a.m., in Japan Standard time. |
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Nov. 19, 2018 Updated
The HTV7 Return Capsule Brought to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center
At approximately 4 pm, January 17, the HTV7 return capsule was delivered to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center. |
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Nov. 13, 2018 Updated
Test Equipment in the HTV7 Return Capsule at the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center
At 9:42 am Today, Tuesday November 13, the sample collection capsule onboard the cargo transporter Kounotori (HTV7) was delivered to the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Nov. 12, 2018 Updated
The HSRC Recovered from the Ocean
At 7:06 am, Sunday November 11, the HTV Small Re-entry Capsule (HSRC) splashed down. ![]() ![]() |
Nov. 8, 2018 Updated
HTV7 Departs from ISS
Alexander Gerst used the robotic arm to release the HTV transfer vehicle-7 (HTV7) at 1:50 am, November 8. Robotics ground controllers used the Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS) to unberth the HTV7 from the international outpost of the International Space Station. (ISS) HTV7’s thrusters were fired to move the spacecraft a safe distance from the station. |
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Nov. 7, 2018 Updated
HTV7 Set for Departure from ISS
The HTV Small Re-entry Capsule (HSRC) with experiment samples on board was attached onto the hatch of the pressurized logistic carrier of the HTV transfer vehicle-7 (HTV7) at 0:26 am, November 7, the process readying the HTV7 to unberth from the International Space Station. (ISS) JAXA Astronaut Takuya Onishi was among the ground controllers who gave commands from the JAXA Tsukuba Space Center. Onishi rejoiced together with the ground control teams of Kibo and HTV that this phase of the HTV7 mission was now completed. JAXA will cover the HTV7 departure from the ISS live from 1:20 am, November 8. Share the moments with us. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Oct. 29, 2018 Updated
Successful Launch, H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 40 Encapsulating "IBUKI-2"(GOSAT-2) and KhalifaSat
The H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 40 with the Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite-2 "IBUKI-2"(GOSAT-2) and KhalifaSat, a remote sensing Earth observation satellite onboard lifted off at 13:08:00 p.m. on October 29, 2018 (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. |
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Sep. 28, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7 berthed at ISS!
The cargo transporter to the International Space Station, KOUNOTORI7 (HTV7) was captured with the robotic arm of the International Space Station (ISS) at 20:36 p.m. on September 27 (Japan Standard Time) and berthed to the ISS at 3:08 a.m. on September 28 (JST). |
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Sep. 23, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7/H-IIB F7 Successfully Launched
The H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7 with cargo transporter to the International Space Station, the KOUNOTORI7 (HTV7) aboard lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 2:54:27 on September 23. (Japan Standard Time) |
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Sep. 21, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7/H-IIB F7 launch time decided! Live broadcast from 2:27 a.m. on September 23 (Sun.)
The launch time of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7 with the KOUNOTORI7 (HTV7, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) was set for 2:52:27 a.m. on September 23 (Sun.), 2018 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Sep. 15, 2018 Updated
Today's Launch Cancellation, H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI7" (HTV7)aboard the H-IIB Vehicle No.7
Today's Launch Cancellation, H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI7" (HTV7)aboard the H-IIB Vehicle No.7
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and JAXA have cancelled launch of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7 (H-IIB F7) with aboard the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI7" (HTV7), the cargo transporter to the International Space Station(ISS). The cancellation is because additional investigation became necessary of the H-IIB F7 propulsion system. The launch was scheduled for September 15 (Sat.), 2018, from the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center. |
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Sep. 13, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7/H-IIB F7 launch time decided! Live broadcast from 5:35 a.m. on September 15 (Sat.)
The launch time of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7 with the KOUNOTORI7 (HTV7, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) was set for 5:59:14 a.m. on September 15 (Sat.), 2018 (Japan Standard Time.) JAXA will broadcast a live launch report from the Tanegashima Space Center from 5:35 a.m. on the day. You can watch it through the Internet. Please have a look! |
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Sep. 12, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7 launch postponed to Sep. 15 (Sat., JST)
The launch date of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7 carrying the KOUNOTORI7 has been postponed as unfavorable weather is forecasted. The launch was originally scheduled for September 14, 2018. |
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Sep. 11, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7 launch rescheduled to around 6:20 a.m. on September 14 (Feb.) 2018
The KOUNOTORI7 (HTV7) / H-IIB F7 launch was postponed to around 6:20 a.m. on September 14 due to adverse weather. |
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Sep. 9, 2018 Updated
KOUNOTORI7 launch postponed to Sep. 11 (Tue., JST)
The launch date of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7 carrying the KOUNOTORI7 has been postponed as unfavorable weather is forecasted. The launch was originally scheduled for September 11. The live broadcast of the launch will also be put off accordingly. |
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Jul. 13, 2018 Updated
Launch day set for KOUNOTORI7/H-IIB F7!
The launch date and time for the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 7(H-IIB F7) with the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI7" (HTV7) onboard was set for around 7:32 a.m. on September 11 (Tue.), 2018 (Japan Standard Time). |
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Feb. 3, 2018 Updated
Successful Launch Experiment, SS-520 No. 5, Followed by Separation of Payload TRICOM-1R and Orbital Insertion
Exactly at 2:03 pm (Japan Standard Time) at the JAXA Uchinoura Space Center, JAXA experimented SS-520 No. 5 launch with a microsatellite TRICOM-1R aboard. |
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Feb. 1, 2018 Updated
New launch date and time of SS-520 No. 5/Microsatellite decided
The launch experiment time of the microsatellite aboard SS-520 No. 5 was set for 2:03 on February 3 (Sat.), 2018 (Japan Standard Time). The SS-520 No. 5 is a three-stage rocket that is a modification of the SS-520 two-stage sounding rocket. |
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Jan. 18, 2018 Updated
Success of Epsilon-3 Launch with ASNARO-2 Aboard
At 6:06:11 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) January 18, 2017, JAXA launched Epsilon-3, the third Epsilon launch vehicle which encapsulates NEC Small radar satellite "ASNARO-2" |
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Jan. 16, 2018 Updated
New launch date and time of Epsilon-3/ASNARO-2 decided
The launch time of the second Epsilon Launch Vehicle with NEC Small radar satellite "ASNARO-2" was set for 6:06:11 on January 18 (Thu.), 2018 (Japan Standard Time). |
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Jan. 15, 2018 Updated
Epsilon-3 Launch Postponement with ASNARO-2 aboard
In light of adverse weather predicted for the launch day, JAXA postponed the launch of Epsilon-3, the third Epsilon launch vehicle which encapsulates NEC Small radar satellite "ASNARO-2" *, from the JAXA Uchinoura Space Center, to no earlier than January 18, 2018. |
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Dec. 23, 2017 Updated
Successful Launch, H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 37 Encapsulating SHIKISAI and TSUBAME
The H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 37 with the Global Change Observation Mission - Climate "SHIKISAI" (GCOM-C) and the Super Low Altitude Test Satellite "TSUBAME" (SLATS) onboard lifted off at 10:26:22 a.m. on December 23, 2017 (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. |
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Dec. 8, 2017 Updated
Epsilon-3/ASNARO-2 new launch date decided!
JAXA has updated the launch date of the Epsilon-3 which encapsulates the ASNARO-2. The Epsilon-3 launch, originally scheduled for November 12, 2017, was postponed as its electrical system needed further confirmation. JAXA has identified and taken countermeasures against the factor that delayed the launch. The new launch date will be January 17, 2018. |
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Nov. 22, 2017 Updated
LE-9 Engine Assembled for Testing Shown to the Media
On November 14, 2017, JAXA invited to the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) the member of the media to see the LE-9 engine assembled for tests. The rain at the site hardly detracted many from around the country to look at the LE-9 model installed in the TNSC firing test chamber.
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Oct. 27, 2017 Updated
H-IIA F37 with SHIKISAI/TSUBAME onboard to be launched on December 23
The launch schedule of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 37 (H-IIA F37) has been decided to be between 10:26:22 thru 10:48:22 a.m. on December 23 (Sat), 2017 (Japan Standard time). The launch will be performed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and JAXA. |
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Oct. 12, 2017 Updated
H3 Scaled Acoustic Reduction Experiments
During launch, a rocket makes huge noise equivalent to hundred large passenger jet engines. The acoustic energy can cause damage to its payload as well as the rocket itself. To minimize it, H3 that JAXA is now developing seeks to achieve the world’s quietest launch. As part of the noise reduction program, HARE (H3 Scaled Acoustic Reduction Experiment) was carried out from April to July, at the JAXA Noshiro Rocket Test Center, Akita. The water system is designed to protect the Shuttle and its payloads from any damage that may occur from acoustical energy reflected from the Mobile Launcher Platform (MLP) during launch. ![]() |
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Sep. 29, 2017 Updated
Launch Postponement for Epsilon-3 Launch Vehicle with ASNARO-2 onboard
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) decided to postpone the launch of the third Epsilon Launch Vehicle (Epsilon-3) with the Advanced Small-size Radar Satellite (ASNARO-2) on Board to November 12, 2017, from the Uchinoura Space Center. |
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Sep. 12, 2017 Updated
T-8 weeks+, ASNARO-2/Epsilon 3 Launch on November 12
JAXA announces that the Epsilon 3 launch encapsulating the second Advance Satellite with New System Architecture for Observation (ASNARO-2) is scheduled on November 12, 2017. The launch window is 6 a.m. through 6:35 a.m., in Japan Standard time. |
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Aug. 8, 2017 Updated
LE-9 Turbopumps Unit tests
Unit tests of the turbopumps, components of the LE-9 engine, are underway at the JAXA Kakuda Space Center. The oxygen and fuel turbopumps are LE-9's essential parts, responsible for supplying liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen fuel to the engine's main combustion chamber. The liquid hydrogen turbopump delivers 750 liters, or four drum containers of cryogenic liquid hydrogen per second into the LE-9's combustion chamber. The turbopumps mounted on the replicated LE-9 engine undergo a series of testing to ensure their function and performance. At the Kakuda Center, there is a burn pond for disposal of hydrogen gas boil-off. Boiling off unused liquid hydrogen to dissipate produces a towering blaze that can reach fifty meters. Images of LE-9 development is available in the video below with excerpts from the unit testing. |
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Jul. 12, 2017 Updated
Send EPSILON-3 up to Space with Cheer
JAXA is inviting all to write notes to cheer on the project members and the mission of Epsilon-3, to be launched this fiscal year. |
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Jun. 30, 2017 Updated
Updates on Development of LE-5B-3 Engine – Firing Test Begins
JAXA tested LE-5B-3, the liquid rocket engine designed to propel the second stage of H3 Launch Vehicle now under development. LE-5B-3 enhances the LE-5B-2 engine that likewise boosts the second stage of H-IIA and H-IIB. LE-5B-2 has earned the time-tested record of reliability after scores of successful H-II launches. Improvements are being made to lower the cost of LE-5B-3, without compensating the dynamics to blast off H3, a larger rocket and to sustain its flight. Following the design improvements for affordability and performance which reached the desired level in August 2016, JAXA successfully conducted the test of the liquid hydrogen turbopump in December 2016 through January 2017. The liquid hydrogen turbopump -- equivalent of the heart of a human body -- draws in the propellants into the engine thrust chamber. Since March 2017, the first engine with the hydrogen turbopump, assembled for certification was completed, kicking off its preliminary firing testing. The test is proceeding on schedule. By September 2017, test results will expectedly prove the soundness of the basic design improvements. |
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Jun. 15, 2017 Updated
JAXA Gives SRB-3 Development a Boost
SRB-3 is an auxiliary rocket, also now under development as solid rocket booster to be attached to the base of the H3 rocket. Strap-on solid rocket boosters derived from SRB-3 reinforce H3’s launch capabilities. Varied configuration – zero, two or four booster(s), depending on the desired thrust – gives the launch vehicle a higher degree of flexibility, one of its strengths. JAXA pursuits cost reduction by use of the technology that produced SRB-A, H-II rocket’s first stage engine, and simplification of the attachment methods. The SRB-3 rocket motor, almost the same size as SRB-A’s, is also configured for the first stage of the Epsilon launch vehicle. Based on the design review, since April 2017, JAXA has started testing motor strength using the full-scale motor case. SRB-3 is subject to a series of tests, including ground firing and separation. |
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Apr. 28, 2017 Updated
H3 Makes Debut in Computer Graphics
Computerized images of JAXA's H3 rocket, to be launched in Japanese fiscal 2020, have been available to the public. |
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Mar. 31, 2017 Updated
LE-9 Engine Assembled, Shipped for Testing
On March 31, in Tanegashima Space Center, LE-9 engine for the new H3 type of launch vehicles was installed on the facility’s firing test stand used for liquid fuel boosters. The test schedule will be available on the website as soon as determined. |
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Feb. 6, 2017 Updated
KOUNOTORI6 completed its mission with re-entry!
The KOUNOTORI6 (HTV6, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) left the ISS on Jan. 28 and re-entered the atmosphere at around 0:06 a.m. on Feb. 6 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Jan. 25, 2017 Updated
Is there little metallic iron in the universe?
Solid particles containing iron (dust particles) act to promote the formation of molecules in interstellar space, and are key to understanding physical and chemical processes there. |
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Jan. 15, 2017 Updated
SS-520 No. 4 Launch Results
At 8:33 a.m., (Japan Standard Time) January 15, 2017, SS-520 No. 4, JAXA's sounding rocket launched from the Uchinoura Space Center. Through SS-520 No. 4 launch, JAXA sought for research and development of launch vehicles and satellites and the launch demonstration of TRICOM-1, its onboard nanosat that weighs about 3 kilograms. The launch was part of Japanese government's program for development of launch vehicles and satellites in public-private partnerships. The first stage flight of SS-520 No. 4 proceeded according to schedule. Thereafter, however, ground teams could not receive telemetry from the launch vehicle and the call was made to abort the second stage ignition. |
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Dec. 20, 2016 Updated
Success of Epsilon-2 Launch with ERG Aboard
JAXA successfully launched the second Epsilon Launch Vehicle with Exploration of energization and Radiation in Geospace (ERG) aboard at 8:00 p.m. on December 20, 2016 (JST) from the Uchinoura Space Center. The launch vehicle flew as planned, and at approximately 13 minutes and 27 seconds after liftoff, the separation of ERG was confirmed. The signals were received in the Santiago Ground Station, the Republic of Chile at 8:37 p.m. (JST). ERG's solar array paddles have been deployed as planned.
Also, ERG has completed the attitude control based on the sun acquisition. |
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Dec. 19, 2016 Updated
Epsilon-2/ERG launch time decided! Live broadcast from 7:40 p.m. on December 20 (Tue.)
The launch time of the second Epsilon Launch Vehicle with Exploration of energization and Radiation in Geospace (ERG) was set for 8:00:00 on December 20 (Tue.), 2016 (Japan Standard Time). |
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Dec. 13, 2016 Updated
KOUNOTORI6 berthed at ISS!
The cargo transporter to the International Space Station, KOUNOTORI6 (HTV6) was captured with the robotic arm of the International Space Station (ISS) at 7:39 p.m. on December 13 (Japan Standard Time) and berthed to the ISS at 3:24 a.m. on December 14 (JST). The KOUNOTORI6 was launched by the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No.6 on December 9. |
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Dec. 10, 2016 Updated
KOUNOTORI6/H-IIB F6 Successfully Launched
The H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 with cargo transporter to the International Space Station, the KOUNOTORI6 (HTV6) aboard lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 22:26:47 on December 9. (Japan Standard Time) |
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Dec. 8, 2016 Updated
KOUNOTORI6/H-IIB F6 launch time decided! Live broadcast from 9:35 p.m. on December 9 (Fri.)
The launch time of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 with the KOUNOTORI6 (HTV6, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) was set for 10:26:47 p.m. on December 9 (Fri.), 2016 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Nov. 15, 2016 Updated
The Launch date of the Epsilon-2 with the ERG satellite on board- December 20
JAXA announced that the second Epsilon Launch Vehicle with Exploration of energization and Radiation in Geospace (ERG) on board will be launched sometime between 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on December 20, 2016 (Japan Standard Time). Live launch coverage from the Uchinoura Space Center will be carried on YouTube. More detail will be available shortly. |
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Nov. 2, 2016 Updated
"Himawari-9" lifted off for space! Launch Success of H-IIA F31.
The H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 with the Geostationary Meteorological Satellite "Himawari-9" onboard lifted off at 3:20 p.m. on November 2, 2016 (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. |
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Oct. 31, 2016 Updated
New launch date and time of Himawari-9/H-IIA F31 decided
The Himawari-9/H-IIA F31 launch was postponed to 3:20:00 p.m. on November 2 due to adverse weather. The launch was originally scheduled for November 1. |
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Oct. 19, 2016 Updated
KOUNOTORI6 (HTV6) Makes Debut to Media
On October 19, members of the media were invited to view KOUNOTORI6 (HTV6), H-II transfer vehicle to the Space Station. The event was held at Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) and attracted many as it showed actual HTV6 before launch. |
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Oct. 7, 2016 Updated
Launch Schedule of “KOUNOTORI6” (HTV6) Updated to December 9
The launch schedule of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 with the H-II Transfer Vehicle “KOUNOTORI6” (HTV6) on board, temporarily postponed has been updated to around 10:26 p.m. on December 9 (Fri.), (Japan Standard Time, JST). |
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Sep. 2, 2016 Updated
H-IIA F31 with Himawari-9 onboard to be launched on Nov. 1
The launch schedule of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) has been decided to be between 3:20 thru 6:18 p.m. on Nov. 1 (Tue), 2016 (Japan Standard time). The launch will be performed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and JAXA. |
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Aug. 10, 2016 Updated
Launch Postponement of “KOUNOTORI6” (HTV6)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and JAXA decided to postpone the launch of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 with “KOUNOTORI6” (HTV6) onboard which was scheduled for October 1 (Sat.), 2016 (Japan Standard Time), as unfavorable.
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Jul. 26, 2016 Updated
Launch day set for KOUNOTORI6/H-IIB F6!
The launch date and time for the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 6 (H-IIB F6) with the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI6" (HTV6) onboard was set for around 2:16 a.m. on October 1 (Sat.), 2016 (Japan Standard Time). |
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Jul. 7, 2016 Updated
Logo mark for development of H3 Launch Vehicle created
JAXA created a logo for the development of the H3 Launch Vehicle to unify engineers' minds with a single goal. |
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Feb. 17, 2016 Updated
ASTRO-H successfully launched and named “Hitomi”.
H-IIA F30 with the "ASTRO-H" onboard launched at 5:45 p.m. on Feb 17, 2016 (JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.
The rocket flew smoothly, and, at about 14 minutes after liftoff, "ASTRO-H" was separated from the H-IIA F30. |
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Jan. 15, 2016 Updated
The launch results of the S-310-44 sounding rocket
On Friday, January 15, JAXA launched the S-310-44 sounding rocket from the Uchinoura Space Center. The launch had the objective of “The Clarification of the Heated Phenomenon of Ionospheric Plasma”. |
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Dec. 22, 2015 Updated
The static firing test of the second stage motor of M-35, the enhanced Epsilon Launch Vehicle carried out
On Monday, December 21, JAXA conducted the static firing test of the second stage motor of M-35, the Enhanced Launch Vehicle in Noshiro Rocket Center (Noshiro City, Akita). M-35 was designed to improve the launch capabilities. The experiment was done with a view to ensuring its design, under the simulated vacuum conditions. |
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Nov. 24, 2015 Updated
Telstar 12 VANTAGE lifted off for space! Launch Success of H-IIA F29.
The H-IIA F29 with Telstar 12 VANTAGE onboard lifted off at 3:50:00 p.m. on Nov. 24, (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. |
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Nov. 22, 2015 Updated
H-IIA F29 to be launched soon! Live broadcast from 2:45 p.m. on Nov. 24 (Tue.)
The launch time of the Upgraded H-IIA (H-IIA F29) was set for 3:23 p.m. on November 24 (Tue.) 2015 (Japan Standard Time). |
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Sep. 30, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 completed its mission with re-entry!
The KOUNOTORI5 (HTV5, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) left the ISS on Sept. 29 and re-entered the atmosphere at around 5:33 a.m. on Sept. 30 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Sep. 18, 2015 Updated
Upgraded H-IIA (H-IIA F29) launch on Nov. 24
The launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No..29 (H-IIA F29) was set to be
between 3:23 p.m. thru 5:07 p.m. on Nov. 24 (Tue.), 2015 (Japan Standard
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Sep. 16, 2015 Updated
Live Internet broadcast of KOUNOTORI5’s departure from ISS on Sept. 28 (Mon.)
The KOUNOTORI5 will leave the International Space Station (ISS) at 0:20 a.m. on September 29 (Tue.), and re-enter the Earth's atmosphere at around 5:31 a.m. on the 30th (Wed.) to burn up. JAXA will broadcast the live report of its separation from the ISS through the Internet from around 11:50 p.m. on Sept. 28 (Mon.). Please don’t miss it! (All dates and time are Japan Standard Time.) (Photo: JAXA/NASA) |
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Sep. 11, 2015 Updated
Launch result of S-520-30 sounding rocket
JAXA successfully launched the S-520-30 sounding rocket from the Uchinoura Space Center on September 11 (Fri.), 2015, with the objective of “clarifying the nucleation process of oxide-based cosmic dusts”. |
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Aug. 25, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 captured and berthed at the ISS
The “KOUNOTORI5” launched by the H-IIB F5 on Aug. 19 (Wed. Japan Standard Time) was captured by the robotic arm of the International
Space Station (ISS), which was maneuvered by Astronaut Kimiya Yui, at 7:29 p.m. on August 24 (Mon. JST). The HTV5 was then successfully
berthed at the ISS at 2:28 a.m. on August 25 (Tue. JST). |
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Aug. 19, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 successfully launched by H-IIB F5!
The KOUNOTORI5, a regular cargo transporter to space, was launched by the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No.5 (H-IIB F5) at 8:50:49 p.m. on August 19 (Wed.) 2015 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 14 minutes and 54 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the KOUNOTORI5 was confirmed. |
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Aug. 17, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 launch rescheduled to 8:50:49 p.m. on August 19 (Wed.) 2015
The KOUNOTORI5(HTV5)/H-IIB F5 launch was postponed to 8:50:49 p.m. on August 19 due to adverse weather. |
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Aug. 16, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 launch postponed to Aug. 19 (Wed., JST)
The launch date of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 5 carrying the KOUNOTORI5 has been postponed as unfavorable weather is forecasted. The
launch was originally scheduled for August 17. The live broadcast of the launch will also be put off accordingly. |
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Aug. 15, 2015 Updated
New launch date and time of KOUNOTORI5/H-IIB F5 decided
The KOUNOTORI5/H-IIB F5 launch was postponed to 9:35:54 p.m. on August
17 due to adverse weather. The launch was originally scheduled for
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Aug. 14, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 launch postponed to Aug. 17 (Mon., JST)
The launch date of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 5 carrying the KOUNOTORI5 has been postponed as unfavorable weather is forecasted. The
launch was originally scheduled for August 16. The live broadcast of the launch will also be put off accordingly. |
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Aug. 6, 2015 Updated
Development progress for Enhanced Epsilon
The development of the Enhanced Epsilon Launch Vehicle has been going
smoothly. |
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Jul. 21, 2015 Updated
Dates set for capturing the KOUNOTORI5 and its berthing with ISS Astronaut Yui to be in charge of operation
After international coordination, the dates for capturing the KOUNOTORI5, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station (ISS), and its berthing have been respectively set as August 20 (Thu.) and 21 (Fri.) The KOUNOTORI5 is scheduled to be launched on August 16 (Sun.) from the Tahegashima Space Center. |
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Jul. 10, 2015 Updated
KOUNOTORI5 and operation simulation training opened to the press
On July 1, the KOUNOTORI5, a cargo transporter to the ISS, was revealed to the media at the Tanegashima Space Center. The mission was also explained there. |
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Jun. 9, 2015 Updated
Launch day set for KOUNOTORI5/H-IIB F5!
The launch date and time for the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 5 (H-IIB F5)
with the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI5" (HTV5) onboard was set for
around 10:01 p.m. on August 16 (Sun.), 2015 (Japan Standard Time). |
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Dec. 3, 2014 Updated
"Hayabusa2" successfully launched!
H-IIA F26 with the Asteroid Explorer "Hayabusa2" onboard launched at 1:22:04 p.m. on Dec 3, 2014 (JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.
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Nov. 30, 2014 Updated
"Hayabusa2" Launch rescheduled to 1:22:04 p.m. on December 3 (Mon.) 2014
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and JAXA have decided to postpone the
launch of "Hayabusa2" and piggyback payloads by the H-IIA F26 to 1:22:04
p.m. on Dec 3 (Wed. JST).
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Nov. 29, 2014 Updated
"Hayabusa2" Launch rescheduled to 1:22:43 p.m. on December 1 (Mon.) 2014
The launch of the Asteroid Explorer "Hayabusa2" and three micro
piggyback payloads by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 26 was rescheduled
at 1:22:43 p.m. on December 1 (Mon. Japan Standard Time, JST) after
carefully studying the weather conditions.
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Nov. 28, 2014 Updated
Hayabusa2 launch postponement
H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.26 with the Asteroid Explorer "Hayabusa2"
onboard has been rescheduled as clouds including a freezing layer that
exceeds the restrictions for suitable weather are forecast to be
generated at around the scheduled launch time on November 30 (Sun.),
2014 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Aug. 17, 2014 Updated
Launch Result of S-520-29 Sounding Rocket
JAXA launched the S-520-29 sounding rocket from the Uchinoura Space
Center on August 17 (Sunday), 2014, with the objective of the
"stereoscope observation of Sporadic E layer space structure." The
experiment was successful.
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May 24, 2014 Updated
Successful launch of H-IIA F 24 with DAICHI-2 (ALOS-2)!
The launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 24 with The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 "DAICHI-2" (ALOS-2) aboard was successfully performed at 12:05:14 p.m. on May 24 (Sat.) 2014 (Japan Standard Time). |
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May 22, 2014 Updated
DAICHI-2/H-IIA F24 to be launched soon! Live broadcast from 11:15 a.m. on May 24 (Sat.)
The launch time of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 14 (H-IIA F14) with the
DAICHI-2 onboard was set for 12:05:14 p.m. on May 24 (Sat.) 2014 (Japan
Standard Time). |
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May 1, 2014 Updated
DAICHI-2 (ALOS-2) revealed to the media at TNSC
On March 28 (Fri.), the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 “DAICHI-2”(ALOS-2) was revealed to the press at the Spacecraft Test and Assembly Building 2 (STA-2) at the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC.)
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Mar. 31, 2014 Updated
DAICHI-2 (ALOS-2) transportation to Tanegashima
We would like to report to you the transportation of the DAICHI-2 (ALOS-2) from the Mitsubishi Electric's Kamakura Works, where its assembly and tests were conducted, to the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC). |
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Mar. 14, 2014 Updated
Launch date set for DAICHI-2 on H-IIA F24!
The launch date and time for the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 24 (H-IIA F24) with the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2 "DAICHI-2" (ALOS-2) onboard was decided to be at around 12:05 p.m. thru 12:20 p.m. (JST) on May 24 (Sat.,) 2014 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Nov. 7, 2013 Updated
Epsilon Launch Vehicle awarded Good Design Award Gold Award
The first Epsilon Launch vehicle (Epsilon-1) developed and launched by JAXA in September 2013 received the JFY 2013 Good Design Award Gold Award sponsored by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion. |
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Sep. 7, 2013 Updated
KOUNOTORI4 completed its mission with re-entry!
The KOUNOTORI4 (HTV4, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) left the ISS on Sept. 5 and re-entered the atmosphere at 3:37 p.m. on Sept. 7 (Japan Standard Time.) |
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Aug. 4, 2013 Updated
Launch Success of KOUNOTORI4/H-IIB F4
The H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 4 with the KOUNOTORI4 (HTV4, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) onboard lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at4:48:46 a.m. on August 4 (Sun., Japan Standard Time.) |
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Dec. 17, 2012 Updated
S-520-28 launch completed
JAXA launched the sounding rocket S-520-28 at 4:00:00 p.m. on December 17, 2012 (Japan Standard Time) from the Uchinoura Space Center. The launch aims at conducting a homogeneous nucleation experiment* using the microgravity environment. The vertical angle at the launch was 76 degrees and the experiment went smoothly as planned. The flight and operation of the onboard equipment went well, and, at 10 seconds after liftoff, the nucleation experiment with calcium carbonate started, then at 100 seconds, the nucleation reproduction test started as planned. |
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May 26, 2011 Updated
AJISAI received the Tsuboi Prize of the Geodetic Society of Japan (Group Prize)
The 25-year operation and precious observation data of the Experimental Geodetic Satellite "AJISAI" (EGS) was highly evaluated by the Geodetic Society of Japan, and, on May 23, 2011, the Tsuboi Prize (Group Prize) was awarded to a group led by former space verification team project manager Eiichi Hashimoto. The group consists of JAXA, the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), the Japan Coast Guard (JCG), Geospatial Information Authority of Japan (GSI), and Hitotsubashi University. The AJISAI was launched on August 13, 1986, to establish the Japan's geodetic datum. The Tsuboi Prize of the Geodetic Society of Japan (Group Prize) is awarded to a group that has made outstanding contributions to geodetic studies as organizational activities are particularly important for geodetic research.
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