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International Space Flight (ESA, Russia, China and others) => Japanese Launchers => Topic started by: tul on 10/16/2010 07:23 pm
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http://global.mitsubishielectric.com/bu/space/satellite/observation/himawari_8_9.html
Launch is 2014 and 2016
http://www.itt.com/news/press-releases/release_20091102-2.html
http://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/sat/documents/RAII_PP_Newsletter_Vol-1-N2.pdf
Designed life is 15 years, 7 in active service.
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himawari captures australia
http://i.imgur.com/pTqVjrI.gifv (http://i.imgur.com/pTqVjrI.gifv)
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Launch is 2014 and 2016.
Supposedly in the summer. Any news about fixing the launch date for Himawari 9?
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http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/09/20160902_h2af31.html
Launch of H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31
September 2, 2016 (JST)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
National Research and Development Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency decided to launch the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the Geostationary Meteorological Satellite "Himawari-9" in the following schedule.
Scheduled date of launch : November 1 (Tue.), 2016 (Japan Standard Time)
Launch time : 3:20 through 6:18 p.m. (Japan Standard Time) (*)
Reserved Launch Period : November 2 (Wed.), 2016 through December 31 (Sat.)
Launch site : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Tanegashima Space Center
* The launch time will be set to sometime between 3:20 and 6:40 p.m. (JST)
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www.sacj.org/openbbs/
No defferences between Himawari-8 and Himawari-9.
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Launch of Himawari 9/H-IIA F31 Live Broadcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9KkDsi4u8k
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J6630/16 - REF AIP SUP 137/16 ITEM 1,2,3 ROCKET H-2A-F31 WILL BE LAUNCHED LAUNCHING DATE/TIME : BTN 0620 AND 0918 ON 01 NOV 2016. SFC - UNL, 27 OCT 06:51 2016 UNTIL 01 NOV 09:49 2016 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 27 OCT 06:52 2016
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WESTERN NORTH PACIFIC.
PHILIPPINE SEA.
ROCKETS.
DNC 12.
1. HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS:
A. 010620Z TO 010927Z NOV
IN AREA BOUND BY
29-53-00N 132-46-00E, 30-12-31N 132-48-53E,
30-18-30N 132-58-53E, 30-09-00N 133-53-00E,
29-42-00N 133-48-00E.
B. 010634Z TO 010949Z NOV
IN AREA BOUND BY
29-09-00N 137-20-00E, 30-05-00N 137-29-00E,
29-39-00N 140-09-00E, 28-43-00N 140-01-00E.
C. 010634Z TO 010949Z NOV
26-12-00N 153-07-00E, 27-58-00N 153-38-00E,
25-26-00N 162-17-00E, 23-40-00N 161-46-00E.
2. CANCEL THIS MSG 011049Z NOV 16.//
Authority: NAVAREA XI 621/16 271149Z OCT 16.
Date: 271246Z OCT 16
Cancel: 01104900 Nov 16
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No defferences between Himawari-8 and Himawari-9.
That's helpful to know, thanks!
Note to UK viewers, the clocks go back this weekend, per the launch time, which goes to UTC+0. Going to bed early on Sunday for me! ;D
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http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/10/20161030_h2af31.html
Launch Postponement of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31)
with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himarawi-9" on board
October 30, 2016 (JST)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
National Research and Development Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
The launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himarawi-9" on board, which was scheduled on November 1, 2016 (JST) has been postponed as unfavorable weather is forecasted during the rocket roll-out. The new launch date is set for November 2 (Tuesday) 2016. Launch Window: 3:20:00 p.m. through 6:18:00 p.m. (JST)
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http://space.jaxa.jp/tnsc/tn-weather/data/weekly.gif
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http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/10/20161031_h2af31.html
Launch time and window of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31)
with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himarawi-9," on board
October 31, 2016 (JST)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
National Research and Development Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and JAXA decided launch date of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himarawi-9," on board as follows.
Scheduled Date of Launch : November 2 (Wednesday), 2016 (JST)
Launch Time : 3:20:00 p.m. (JST)
Launch Window : 3:20:00 p.m. through 6:18:00 p.m. (JST)
Reserved Launch Period : November 3 (Thursday) through December 31 (Saturday), 2016 (JST)
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If the launch time sticks (weather predicted to be sunny for Nov. 2) then roll-out should happen at around 16:30 UTC tomorrow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mi3PDAoOEA
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If the launch time sticks (weather predicted to be sunny for Nov. 2) then roll-out should happen at around 16:30 UTC tomorrow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mi3PDAoOEA
I'm told that rollout preparations are underway in the assembly building starting with the finalizing of the MLP and retraction and stowing of the work platforms.
I wish someone could post the rollout preparation timeline so I could track the references.
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today's TNSC
from https://twitter.com/naritamasahiro
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http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/mission/countdown/h2a_f31.html
November 01, 2016 22:04 JST
First Go/No Go Decision -'Go'
This is an updated launch countdown report on theGeostationary Meteorological Satellite "Himawari-9", which will be launched using the H-IIA No. 31 Launch Vehicle (H-IIA F31). After the weather conditions checked out, the green light has been given for H-IIA F31 carrying "Himawari-9" to leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for the launch pad. The scheduled launch time is Nov. 2, 2016 15:20 p.m. JST.
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If the launch time sticks (weather predicted to be sunny for Nov. 2) then roll-out should happen at around 16:30 UTC tomorrow:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mi3PDAoOEA
The VIB doors have been opened.
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Moved for live coverage!
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On the move:
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Arriving at the pad:
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Launch kit from a Sep press release
http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2016/09/20160902_h2af31_j.html
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http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/mission/countdown/h2a_f31.html
November 02, 2016 06:21 JST
Terminal countdown operation to start
Terminal countdown operation has started. Access will now be restricted within a radius of 400 meters from the launch pad.
November 02, 2016 08:49 JST
Attitude control system flight slew test completed
By running programs of the guidance and control system mounted on H-IIA F31, it has been confirmed that all devices for flight attitude control are working as expected.
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http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/mission/countdown/h2a_f31.html
November 02, 2016 10:08 JST
First stage and second stage liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen tanks fully loaded
It has been confirmed that the first- and second-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks have been fully loaded.
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William Graham's launch article!
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/11/japanese-h-iia-rocket-himawari-9-launch/
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http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/mission/countdown/h2a_f31.html
November 02, 2016 11:19 JST
Radio frequency system checked up
The radio frequency system between H-IIA F31 and the ground stations has been checked up.
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http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/mission/countdown/h2a_f31.html
November 02, 2016 13:55 JST
Attitude control system flight slew test completed
The second attitude control system flight slew test has been completed.
November 02, 2016 14:14 JST
Third Go/No Go Decision
The green light has been given to the X-60 minutes terminal countdown operation.
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non JAXA official live start
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHdp5Hfr0B0
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Not long now.
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There she is!
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Broadcast starting in a few minutes.
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Broadcast has begun. Showing a previous launch.
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Heh, they cut right into the launch of the previous satellite. Gave me a shock as I was looking away at the time ;D
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Closeup of F31.
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Awesome launch site
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Launch location.
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Our launch commentator.
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Certainly one of the prettiest launch sites in the world!
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Side view and launch time.
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Talking about the satellite mission.
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The satellite.
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Increase in performance.
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More on the satellite.
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T-30 minutes.
Talking about the mission.
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I hope we don't see it operating at that altitude!
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Back to the pad. A lot of sprinklers spraying water.
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T-25 minutes.
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International customers.
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Social media.
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T-20 minutes. Launch events.
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Lots of water hoses...
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Logo on interstage.
Launch preparations.
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T-15 minutes. Launch art.
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Putting on the logo.
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Go rocket road!!
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Pretty cool outreach.
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Weather report.
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T-12 minutes.
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T-10 minutes. Weather is go.
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T-9 minutes.
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T-8 minutes.
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T-7 minutes.
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T-6 minutes.
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T-5 minutes.
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T-4 minutes.
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T-3 minutes.
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T-2 minutes.
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T-1 minute.
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60 seconds.
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Liftoff!
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LAUNCH!!
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T+1 minute. Into the clouds.
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Was lost into the clouds, but all is going well.
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SRB separation.
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Booster sep was nominal.
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T+3 minutes.
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There goes the fairing.
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T+4 minutes. Fairing separation.
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T+5 minutes.
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T+6 minutes.
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Staging 1-2.
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Core separation.
T+7 minutes.
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Fairing separation replay.
T+8 minutes.
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T+9 minutes. Showing a launch replay.
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T+10 minutes.
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T+11 minutes.
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T+12 minutes. Second stage cutoff. Now we coast to the equator.
Second ignition at T+23 minutes 48 seconds. Cutoff at T+27 minutes 3 seconds. Separation at T+27 minutes 54 seconds.
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T+15 minutes. Showing Himawari 9 video from before.
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Showing launch replay.
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T+20 minutes.
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One minute to second ignition.
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Second ignition!
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T+1 minute.
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T+2 minutes.
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Final seconds of the second and final burn.
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T+3 minutes.
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Engine cutoff and spacecraft separation!
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S/C Sep!
Article - by William Graham.
https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2016/11/japanese-h-iia-rocket-himawari-9-launch/
Thanks again to Steven for his excellent coverage!
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Video of separation.
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Congrats to JAXA, Mitsubishi, and the Himawari-9 teams.
8)
Thanks to Steven and Chris for coverage.
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Congratulations to JAXA and MHI for the successful launch!
Talking about PFI.
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I have to leave now for an AIAA meeting.
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Congrats to Japan and thanks to Steven and all for great coverage, especially for the 2nd stage event times.
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http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/mission/countdown/h2a_f31.html
November 02, 2016 15:20 JST
Liftoff
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 carrying Geostationary Meteorological Satellite "Himawari-9" at 15:20 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2016 JST from the Tanegashima Space Center.
November 02, 2016 15:48 JST
Separation of "Himawari-9" confirmed
The separation of "Himawari-9" has been confirmed.
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Hats off to the 30th successful H-IIA launch!
2016-064A!!
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It's a great launcher. Genuine, Made In Japan quality hardware!
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17:28 JST Solar panel have been deployed.
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November 2, 2016 (JST)
Launch success of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himawari-9" on board
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himawari-9" on board at 3:20 p.m. on November 2,
2016 (JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The launch vehicle flew as planned, and at approximately 27 minutes and 51 seconds after liftoff, the separation of Himawari-9 was confirmed.
At the time of the launch, the weather was fine, a wind speed was 6.1 meters/second from the north-east and the temperature was 21.3 degrees Celsius.
Reference:
H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.31 Flight Sequence (Quick Estimation)
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/11/files/20161102_h2af31.pdf
URL:
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/11/20161102_h2af31.html
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
National Research and Development Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
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2 objects have been cataloged by USSTRATCOM
- 2016-064A/41836 in 245 x 35855 km x 22.39° (S/C)
- 2016-064B/41837 in 267 x 35153 km x 22.39°
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Congrats to JAXA and MHI on the Himawari 9 launch: the first H-IIA mission since last February.
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I have to leave now for an AIAA meeting.
Congrats to all the teams and excellent coverage Steven! :)
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Himawari-9 enters geostationary orbit News Release (11 November 2016)
http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/jma-eng/satellite/news/himawari89/20161111_himawari9_enters_geostationary_orbit.pdf
http://www.jma.go.jp/jma/press/1611/11a/20161111_himawari9_enters_geostationary_orbit.html
09:00 (JST) on 11 November 2016
140.7 degree East
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First images of the Himawari-9 were released。
http://www.jma-net.go.jp/sat/data/web89/himawari9_first_image.html