I checked Mr. koumei Shibata's Twitter.These photos are HTV parts transportation not the IGS.
Does anybody know what configuration will the H-IIA be? 202 or 204?
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/16/2013 06:05 amDoes anybody know what configuration will the H-IIA be? 202 or 204? According to my information, it will be a 2024
Quote from: Skyrocket on 01/17/2013 06:39 amQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/16/2013 06:05 amDoes anybody know what configuration will the H-IIA be? 202 or 204? According to my information, it will be a 2024I thought the Japanese has stopped the use of the SSBs when MHI took over the operation of the H-IIA? (see the Japanese reference at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H-IIA)
Is this one satellite bus with two payloads, or two distinct satellites?
As the dual launches of IGS satellites were all too heavy for the 202 version, i guess, that a 204 is the most likely version.
J0417/13 - REF AIP SUP 155/12 ITEM 1,2,3 ROCKET H2A-F22 WILL BE LAUNCHED LAUNCHING DATE/TIME : BTN 0400 AND 0600(UTC) ON 27 JAN 2013. SFC - UNL, 22 JAN 03:25 2013 UNTIL 27 JAN 06:30 2013 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 22 JAN 03:25 2013
Quote from: sdsds on 01/21/2013 05:30 amIs this one satellite bus with two payloads, or two distinct satellites?Two distinct satellites.
Quote from: Fuji on 01/22/2013 01:59 amQuote from: sdsds on 01/21/2013 05:30 amIs this one satellite bus with two payloads, or two distinct satellites?Two distinct satellites.Thank you for this answer! The webcam image from 01/22 16:50 (JST) looks a bit foggy. Is there any talk of weather being a constraint to this launch?http://space.jaxa.jp/tnsc/webcam/index_e.shtml
A0288/13 - QXXXX THE JAPANESE SPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY (JAXA) HAS PLANNED A ROCKET LAUNCH. DEBRIS FROM THIS LAUNCH WILL FALL WITHIN AN AREA BOUNDED BY 1305N/13041E 1257N/13240E 0923N/13226E 0930N/13027E BACK TO THE POINT OF ORIGIN. IN THE INTEREST OF SAFETY ALL NON-PARTICIPATING AIR TRAFFIC ARE ADVISED TO AVOID THE NOTAMED AREA. IFR AIRCRAFT UNDER ATC JURISDICTION SHOULD ANTICIPATE CLEARANCE AROUND THE NOTAMED AREA. SFC - UNL, 27 JAN 04:00 2013 UNTIL 27 JAN 06:00 2013. CREATED: 22 JAN 16:13 2013
Quote from: sdsds on 01/23/2013 07:40 am Is there any talk of weather being a constraint to this launch?Hard to say for sure - this page reports overcast skies on that day with some chance of raining.
Is there any talk of weather being a constraint to this launch?
2013/1/27 12:30(JST)H-IIA Rocket F22 Launch
Quote from: Skyrocket on 01/17/2013 09:16 amAs the dual launches of IGS satellites were all too heavy for the 202 version, i guess, that a 204 is the most likely version. I guess, that a 204 is doubtful.IGS 1A/1B, IGS-2A/2B and IGS 4A/4B (IGS Optical-3 demo) were dual launched. These are 2024 configuration, but now SRB-A is upgraded to SRB-A3, so launch capability is increased more.
Quote from: blister on 01/24/2013 09:46 am2013/1/27 12:30(JST)H-IIA Rocket F22 Launch That would be 0330UTC start of broadcast for the launch not launch time
[broadcast info] 2013/1/26 23:00(JST)H-IIA Rocket F22 Move to LP1. 2013/1/27 12:30(JST)H-IIA Rocket F22 Launch blog.nvs-live.com/?eid=81 #nvslive
For those who want to see the rollout, see http://www.ustream.tv/channel/5156072.
From various newspaper reports and even budget reports (via the omnipotent Wiki, Japanese version), here are some out open reports about the spysats:- the radar satellite is of the same type launched in Dec. 2011 (IGS-R3), probably with a resolution of less than a meter. The cost of development and production of IGS-R3 was 39.8b yen (+ 10.3b yen launch costs), and apparently the cost IGS-R4 has been reduced by 15.4b yen.- the optical satellite is a new generation demo satellite with a 2 year designed life. Back in 2009 Yomiuri Shimbun reported that this generation of satellites may reach a maximum of 40 cm resolution, putting it ahead of satellites like Geoeye-1 and perhaps only second to the current Keyholes....
Beautiful scenery, but .... Isn't there a launch pad towards which the web cam could be pointed? Is this a national security secrecy thing?
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/26/2013 01:26 pmFrom various newspaper reports and even budget reports (via the omnipotent Wiki, Japanese version), here are some out open reports about the spysats:- the radar satellite is of the same type launched in Dec. 2011 (IGS-R3), probably with a resolution of less than a meter. The cost of development and production of IGS-R3 was 39.8b yen (+ 10.3b yen launch costs), and apparently the cost IGS-R4 has been reduced by 15.4b yen.- the optical satellite is a new generation demo satellite with a 2 year designed life. Back in 2009 Yomiuri Shimbun reported that this generation of satellites may reach a maximum of 40 cm resolution, putting it ahead of satellites like Geoeye-1 and perhaps only second to the current Keyholes....Good stuff GP! Should be able to get an article written for this, even if it'll be a short one.
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 01/26/2013 11:53 pmQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/26/2013 01:26 pmFrom various newspaper reports and even budget reports (via the omnipotent Wiki, Japanese version), here are some out open reports about the spysats:- the radar satellite is of the same type launched in Dec. 2011 (IGS-R3), probably with a resolution of less than a meter. The cost of development and production of IGS-R3 was 39.8b yen (+ 10.3b yen launch costs), and apparently the cost IGS-R4 has been reduced by 15.4b yen.- the optical satellite is a new generation demo satellite with a 2 year designed life. Back in 2009 Yomiuri Shimbun reported that this generation of satellites may reach a maximum of 40 cm resolution, putting it ahead of satellites like Geoeye-1 and perhaps only second to the current Keyholes....Good stuff GP! Should be able to get an article written for this, even if it'll be a short one.I received a reminder from ustream reminding for this launch. Webcast scheduled to officially start at 2130 hrs in U.S. CST Local Time. Bars are currently showing on the screen but is now briefly not live.
Is that LV taller than the one that launched the HTV, looks it?
Is the Ustream the only live feed for this launch?
Quote from: Prober on 01/27/2013 02:01 amIs that LV taller than the one that launched the HTV, looks it?H-IIB (which launches HTV) is actually taller, but H-IIA is "finer" (skinnier).(Source of image is http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H-II_series.png)
Camera feeds are now reported to be officially live and are now broadcasting in realtime.
Has the live stream gone off air for anyone else?
Could you post the link of the livestream here please? I cannot find it.
doesn't look like anyone is fueing it? can anyone see that?
Do we have a confirmed T-0 target yet?
Quote from: Chris Bergin on 01/27/2013 03:09 amDo we have a confirmed T-0 target yet?04:40:00 UTC. 13 minute long launch window.
So is this a dual satellite launch?
Quote from: Longhorn John on 01/27/2013 03:31 amSo is this a dual satellite launch?yes
Here is a video of the launch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEHDHqhO6Jk&feature=youtu.be
1406JST satelite sepalating is complete.
From Mr. Koumei Shibata
The Asahi news paper's Aerial photography image is here.http://www.asahi.com/tech_science/update/0127/SEB201301270005.html
Quote from: blister on 01/27/2013 06:40 amThe Asahi news paper's Aerial photography image is here.http://www.asahi.com/tech_science/update/0127/SEB201301270005.htmland also an interesting aerial video
We seem to have 7 objects in orbit, one more than Jonathan predicted 2013-002G/39067 in 431.6 x 517.0km x 97.45°
Quote from: input~2 on 01/27/2013 07:13 pmWe seem to have 7 objects in orbit, one more than Jonathan predicted 2013-002G/39067 in 431.6 x 517.0km x 97.45°see surprises....
From the photos is it now clear this vehicle is flying in the "202" configuration? Also is it possible this vehicle includes any of the enhancements planned for the H-IIA upgrade program (long coast, clampband payload attach, onboard nav for range safety)?http://www.jaxa.jp/pr/brochure/pdf/01/rocket08.pdf
At this time USSTRATCOM has catalogued 5 objects3 with public orbital data2013-002A/39061 in 508.6 x 514.2km x 97.51°2013-002B/39062 in 511.9 x 523.1km x 97.50°2013-002C/39063 in 521.8 x 429.9km x 97.45°2 more objects have been catalogued without public tle at this time and could be the payloads (IGS RADAR-4 & IGS Optical 5 Demo)2013-002D/39064 in 512 x 515km x 97.51°2013-002E/39065 in 511 x 514km x 97.51°
Quote from: input~2 on 01/27/2013 05:27 pmAt this time USSTRATCOM has catalogued 5 objects3 with public orbital data2013-002A/39061 in 508.6 x 514.2km x 97.51°2013-002B/39062 in 511.9 x 523.1km x 97.50°2013-002C/39063 in 521.8 x 429.9km x 97.45°2 more objects have been catalogued without public tle at this time and could be the payloads (IGS RADAR-4 & IGS Optical 5 Demo)2013-002D/39064 in 512 x 515km x 97.51°2013-002E/39065 in 511 x 514km x 97.51°Did they got released accidentally? I can't find them on Space Track.....
Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/28/2013 02:20 amQuote from: input~2 on 01/27/2013 05:27 pmAt this time USSTRATCOM has catalogued 5 objects3 with public orbital data2013-002A/39061 in 508.6 x 514.2km x 97.51°2013-002B/39062 in 511.9 x 523.1km x 97.50°2013-002C/39063 in 521.8 x 429.9km x 97.45°2 more objects have been catalogued without public tle at this time and could be the payloads (IGS RADAR-4 & IGS Optical 5 Demo)2013-002D/39064 in 512 x 515km x 97.51°2013-002E/39065 in 511 x 514km x 97.51°Did they got released accidentally? I can't find them on Space Track.....Correct, they have now been removed - oops!TLEs for all 6 objects were available earlier today, but not any more
Excellent! Thanks Blister.Article:http://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2013/01/japanese-h-iia-lofts-igs-satellite-duo/
Quote from: jcm on 01/28/2013 04:40 amQuote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 01/28/2013 02:20 amQuote from: input~2 on 01/27/2013 05:27 pmAt this time USSTRATCOM has catalogued 5 objects3 with public orbital data2013-002A/39061 in 508.6 x 514.2km x 97.51°2013-002B/39062 in 511.9 x 523.1km x 97.50°2013-002C/39063 in 521.8 x 429.9km x 97.45°2 more objects have been catalogued without public tle at this time and could be the payloads (IGS RADAR-4 & IGS Optical 5 Demo)2013-002D/39064 in 512 x 515km x 97.51°2013-002E/39065 in 511 x 514km x 97.51°Did they got released accidentally? I can't find them on Space Track.....Correct, they have now been removed - oops!TLEs for all 6 objects were available earlier today, but not any moreNot surprising that the US doesn't publish TLEs on "friendly" recon sats now after one friend, France, threatened to do the same with US birds because the US reported on theirs.