Author Topic: Epsilon launch - SPRINT-A, Sept.14, 2013 (0500UTC) (Read 140583 times)

cheesybagel · « **Reply #60 on:** 04/20/2013 10:06 pm »

I am more interested in the H-X concept with the expander bleed cycle main thrusters. This seems to be another exercise to show Japan can build an ICBM^H^H^H^H rapid response launch system if they want to.

Zed_Noir · « **Reply #61 on:** 04/20/2013 10:10 pm »

That rotating service tower kinda of like the LP 1 pad at Kodiak.

Skyrocket · « **Reply #62 on:** 04/20/2013 11:08 pm »

Quote from: Zed_Noir on 04/20/2013 10:10 pm

That rotating service tower kinda of like the LP 1 pad at Kodiak.

The service tower is not rotating, it is fixed.

blister · « **Reply #63 on:** 05/20/2013 11:52 pm »

Epsilon rocket launch schedule jounalist brifing is today in japan.
2013.5.20.0700UTC (21 1600JST)
Webcast start by NVS.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/nvs-live

blister · « **Reply #64 on:** 05/21/2013 02:21 am »

http://www.asahi.com/tech_science/update/0521/TKY201305210062.html?tr=pc
Launch is 8/22.

blister · « **Reply #65 on:** 05/21/2013 04:36 am »

Jonalist brifing webcast by Mr.Imamura.
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/imamura?utm_campaign=t.co&utm_source=182283&utm_medium=social

blister · « **Reply #66 on:** 05/21/2013 05:15 am »

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2013/05/20130521_epsilon_j.html
Launch schedule by JAXA

Lar · « **Reply #67 on:** 05/21/2013 05:20 am »

Quote from: yoichi on 04/20/2013 12:38 am

Epsilon rocket CG image
http://jda.jaxa.jp/result_strm.php?lang=e&id=7de5bd61b11d7b55448ea58094cd087a

Does someone know of a version of this that doesn't "buffer" quite so badly, on youtube perhaps?

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #68 on:** 05/21/2013 05:34 am »

Quote from: blister on 05/21/2013 05:15 am

http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2013/05/20130521_epsilon_j.html
Launch schedule by JAXA

So the actual launch window is 04:30 - 05:30 UTC on August 22.

Fuji · « **Reply #69 on:** 05/21/2013 06:42 am »

English Press release.

Launch of Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognition of Interaction of Atmosphere (SPRINT-A) by Epsilon-1
http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2013/05/20130521_epsilon_e.html

blister · « **Reply #70 on:** 05/21/2013 06:48 am »

http://jda.jaxa.jp/category_p.php?lang=j&page=&category1=1&category2=27&page_pics=50
The new paint photo image is here.

blister · « **Reply #71 on:** 05/21/2013 06:09 pm »

JAPAN economy newspaper report.
Abstract of yesturday press brifing.
Low cost rocket etc...
http://www.nikkei.com/article/DGXNASFK2103P_R20C13A5000000/

Fuji · « **Reply #72 on:** 05/23/2013 02:41 pm »

Epsilon fairling was shipping.

blister · « **Reply #73 on:** 06/02/2013 08:17 am »

http://www.asahi.com/national/update/0602/SEB201306020004.html
Epsiron have tranceport troble.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #74 on:** 06/02/2013 12:13 pm »

Quote from: blister on 06/02/2013 08:17 am

http://www.asahi.com/national/update/0602/SEB201306020004.html
Epsiron have tranceport troble.

Heh, the truck hauling the first stage motor broke down (hydraulic problems) on the slope 300 meters from the KASC main gate! Looks like it will stay there for a few days waiting for replacement parts...