Author Topic: HIIA-202 F47 - XRISM and SLIM - Tanegashima - September 6, 2023 (23:42:11 UTC) (Read 99551 times)

zubenelgenubi · « **on:** 08/02/2022 12:09 am »

Project threads in "Space Science Coverage":

XRISM

SLIM

Progression of the expected launch time period:

Quote from: bolun on 06/16/2019 12:30 pm

https://heasarc.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/xrism/
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X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) (formerly XARM)

The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is a JAXA/NASA collaborative mission, with ESA participation. The objective of the mission is to investigate celestial X-ray objects in the Universe with high-throughput imaging and high-resolution spectroscopy. XRISM is expected to launch in 2021 (TBR) on a JAXA H-2A rocket.
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Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 09/25/2020 08:05 am

SN Pandemic may delay several NASA astrophysics missions, dated September 24, 2020

September 21 meeting of the Astronomy and Astrophysics Advisory Committee, Paul Hertz, director of NASA’s astrophysics division:
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That technical issue will delay the launch of XRISM, which was previously scheduled for early 2022, but Hertz said the Japanese space agency JAXA has not yet set a new launch date.

Quote from: Yiosie on 02/14/2022 02:41 am

XRISM Quick Reference, updated on February 4.
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The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) is an X-ray observatory, which is the 7th in the series of the X-ray observatories from Japan. The mission of XRISM is to recover and resume the study of the prime objective of ASTRO-H/Hitomi “to solve outstanding astrophysical questions with high-resolution X-ray spectroscopy”. It is currently planned to be launched in FY2022 with an HII-A rocket from the Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima, Japan.
[PDF attached to original post.]

Quote from: Yiosie on 07/19/2022 09:26 pm

Japanese-NASA X-ray Observatory Stands Tall as Testing Begins [dated Jul. 19]
Quote from: NASA
<snip>
XRISM is expected to launch in 2023 on a JAXA HII-A rocket from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center.

The Japanese government fiscal year runs April 1 through March 30. It is possible that the launch will still be in JFY 2022, but also in chronological year 2023 = January 1 through March 31.

Quote from: Josh_from_Canada on 08/01/2022 11:24 pm

H-IIA F47 is for the XRISM and SLIM missions
https://twitter.com/MHI_GroupJP/status/1552942014420770818

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 08/01/2022 11:46 pm

Quote from: MHI, Google translate
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries News Bulletin Today, the core body of H-IIA Rocket No. 47 was unveiled at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries' Tobishima Plant .

XRISM and a small lunar landing demonstrator
SLIM_JAXA will be installed and will be launched from Tanegashima Space Center H2AF47
[July 29]

Josh_from_Canada · « **Reply #1 on:** 08/07/2022 06:26 pm »

The F47 rocket has been delivered to the launch site

https://twitter.com/MHI_GroupJP/status/1554713717530497024

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #2 on:** 08/12/2022 04:12 am »

MHI mission update:

Rondaz · « **Reply #3 on:** 08/22/2022 12:52 pm »

[Progress report] Thermal vacuum test of satellite system is underway at Tsukuba Space Center. Simulating the vacuum and temperature environment on orbit and confirming that each function of the satellite works properly! Left photo: State of the satellite being carried into the space chamber. Right photo: State of the satellite being carried into the space chamber. A test device was also installed to simulate the heat entering the satellite from the sun and the earth.

https://twitter.com/XRISM_jp/status/1561631761133625347

Rondaz · « **Reply #4 on:** 09/08/2022 09:55 am »

Activity Report

This time, we conducted a thermal vacuum test on the X-ray spectroscopic imaging satellite XRISM (Crysm), which is currently under development, and confirmed that each function of the satellite works properly. #XRISM uses X-rays to observe the wind blowing across the galaxy, #hot plasma , and attempt to elucidate the evolution of celestial bodies. For more information..

https://twitter.com/JAXA_jp/status/1567785038439391232

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #5 on:** 09/26/2022 10:05 am »

Launch has slipped into Fiscal Year 2023 = NET April 2023.

Josh_from_Canada · « **Reply #6 on:** 01/25/2023 03:55 am »

XRISM has completed two major environmental tests

https://twitter.com/XRISM_jp/status/1617801881647996928

Fuji · « **Reply #7 on:** 03/14/2023 12:31 am »

XRISM has been delivered to the Tanegashima.　They will be arrived today.

https://twitter.com/ISAS_JAXA/status/1635445644134367235?cxt=HHwWhoC2wb_JorItAAAA

GWR64 · « **Reply #8 on:** 03/24/2023 04:43 pm »

Universal Space Network 180 day STA for JAXA XRISM, for LEOP?
SES-STA-20230322-00392 [03/22/2023]
Start Date: 12 May 2023
End Date: 8 November 2023
Inclination: 31 degrees
Apogee: 550 km
Perigee: 550 km

additionally submitted on March 24th New Narrative-XRISM

eeergo · « **Reply #9 on:** 03/29/2023 05:10 am »

Confirmation of H3-induced delays, but no word on how long they might be:

https://mobile.twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1640816560787824640

Fuji · « **Reply #10 on:** 03/31/2023 01:47 am »

Launch has slipped to NET August.
https://www.yomiuri.co.jp/science/20230330-OYT1T50326/

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #11 on:** 05/25/2023 03:58 am »

Cross-post:

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 05/25/2023 03:50 am

Additional updates to the investigation so far
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* Possible commodity failure scenarios with the existing H-IIA were either rejected or now have specific mitigation recommendations listed, clearing the last 4 H-IIA launches for flight

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #12 on:** 06/06/2023 07:54 pm »

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A couple notes from the NASA astrophysics town hall at #AAS242:

- a new launch date for XRISM has been confirmed and will be announced by JAXA in late June;
- Euclid to launch in early July;
- Probe mission AO set for release in July.

https://twitter.com/jeff_foust/status/1666170040800927744

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #13 on:** 07/11/2023 06:20 am »

https://twitter.com/jaxa_en/status/1678633363526107137

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[Press Release]
The Launch Schedule Announcement for the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA F47)

https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2023/07/20230711-1_e.html

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The X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) will be launched onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA F47) detailed as follows:

Launch date   : August 26, 2023
Launch Time   : 9:34:57 A.M. (JST) *
Reserved Launch Period   : August 27 through September 15, 2023
Launch site   : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

(*) The launch time during the reserved launch period will be set each day.

Phil Stooke · « **Reply #14 on:** 07/11/2023 07:05 pm »

Good to see... but don't be in too much of a hurry to see the SLIM landing. According to this blog post from Mitsubishi, it will take 4 to 6 months to land.

https://www.mitsubishielectric.co.jp/me/dspace/column/c2203_1.html

Google translate:

"Since it takes an orbit that consumes less fuel, it will reach lunar orbit 3 to 4 months after launch. After that, it will take about a month to test the installed equipment. It will land on the moon four to six months after launch."

(at the time a 2022 launch was expected. I'm assuming the same will apply now).

And for the record, for other upcoming landers:

Chandrayaan 3 will land after about 35 days

Luna 25 after about 7 days

Astrobotic PM1 after c. 7-35 days depending on launch date etc.

Intuitive IM1 and presumably IM2 after about 7 days.

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #15 on:** 07/21/2023 01:47 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #16 on:** 08/22/2023 08:26 am »

Pre-launch press conference

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #17 on:** 08/22/2023 08:28 am »

Rollout and pre-launch viewing streams

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #18 on:** 08/22/2023 08:50 am »

Launch stream

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #19 on:** 08/22/2023 08:51 am »

Post launch press conference

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #20 on:** 08/22/2023 08:52 am »

https://twitter.com/xrism_jp/status/1693903583765520872

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【Countdown: 4 Days to XRISM Launch】
Earlier in August, XRISM was joined with the PAF and rocket fairing, marking a crucial step after propellant charging.

Take a look at these snapshots capturing the fairing assembly process. 🛰️🚀 #JAXA

input~2 · « **Reply #21 on:** 08/22/2023 11:23 am »

NORTH PACIFIC, WESTERN PART.
ROCKET, H-2A, LAUNCHING. ELEMENTS FALL
26 AUG, ALTERNATE DAILY 27 AUG TO 15
SEP. AREAS BOUNDED BY
A. 0039Z TO 0044Z. 29-58-00N 132-47-00E
30-15-40N 132-49-30E
30-18-25N 132-54-10E
30-12-00N 133-37-00E
29-51-00N 133-34-00E.
B. 0045Z TO 0101Z. 29-20-47N 138-01-17E
29-25-09N 137-59-23E
29-58-00N 138-04-00E
29-44-00N 139-54-00E
29-07-00N 139-50-00E.
C. 0051Z TO 0109Z. 25-02N 160-08E
26-24N 160-31E 25-09N 164-54E
23-46N 164-30E.
CANCEL THIS MSG 150209Z SEP.

Targeteer · « **Reply #22 on:** 08/22/2023 12:23 pm »

https://www.nasa.gov/feature/goddard/2023/xrism-mission-ready-to-explore-universe-s-hottest-locales

Aug 3, 2023
XRISM Mission Ready To Explore Universe’s Hottest Locales

Japan’s XRISM (X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission, pronounced “crism”) observatory, expected to launch Aug. 25 (Aug. 26 Japan local time), will provide an unprecedented view into some of the hottest places in the universe. And it will do so using an instrument that’s actually colder than the frostiest cosmic location now known.

“XRISM’s Resolve instrument will let us peer into the make-up of cosmic X-ray sources to a degree that hasn’t been possible before,” said Richard Kelley, NASA’s XRISM principal investigator at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. “We anticipate many new insights about the hottest objects in the universe, which include exploding stars, black holes and galaxies powered by them, and clusters of galaxies.”

On a background ranging from dark blue (lower left) to bright purple, upper right), an S-shaped scales shows temperatures on the Kelvin scale in factors of 10. To its left and right, illustrations show cosmic examples in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Explore the temperatures of the cosmos, from absolute zero to the hottest temperatures yet achieved, with this infographic. Targets for the XRISM mission include supernova remnants, binary systems with stellar-mass black holes, galaxies powered by supermassive black holes, and vast clusters of galaxies.

A new NASA infographic illustrates the enormous range of cosmic temperatures. At the bottom of the scale is absolute zero Kelvin, or 459.67 degrees below zero Fahrenheit (minus 273.15 Celsius).

The detector for XRISM’s Resolve instrument is just a few hundredths of a degree warmer than this. It’s 20 times chillier than the Boomerang Nebula – the coldest-known natural environment – and about 50 times colder than the temperature of deep space, which is warmed only by the oldest light in the universe, the cosmic microwave background.

The instrument, a collaboration between NASA and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency), must be kept so cold because it works by measuring the tiny temperature increase created when X-rays strike its detector. This information builds up a picture of how bright the source is in various X-ray energies – the equivalent of colors of visible light – and lets astronomers identify chemical elements by their unique X-ray fingerprints, called spectra.

“With current instruments, we’re only capable of seeing these fingerprints in a comparatively blurry way,” said Brian Williams, NASA’s XRISM project scientist at Goddard. “Resolve will effectively give X-ray astrophysics a spectrometer with a magnifying glass.”

XRISM’s other instrument, called Xtend, developed by JAXA and Japanese universities, is an X-ray imager that will perform simultaneous observations with Resolve, providing complementary information. Both instruments rely on two identical X-ray Mirror Assemblies developed at Goddard.

XRISM is a collaborative mission between JAXA and NASA, with participation by ESA (European Space Agency). NASA’s contribution includes science participation from the Canadian Space Agency.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #23 on:** 08/23/2023 11:22 am »

https://twitter.com/xrism_jp/status/1694265971652063309

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【Countdown: 3 Days to XRISM Launch】

Mid-August saw XRISM's journey to the rocket assembly facility, safely nestled within the rocket fairing. 🛰️🚀

#JAXA @JAXA_en

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #24 on:** 08/24/2023 07:15 am »

NextSpaceFlight is showing a one day delay to 27 August at 00:30 UTC.

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/5135

Update from MHI. Delay is due to predicted bad weather.

https://www.mhi.com/news/23082402.html

"Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has postponed the launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA F47) which carries aboard "XRISM(Note1)" and "SLIM(Note2)" produced by JAXA due to a bad weather forecast. Updated launch schedule is as follows:

Launch Date    Sunday, August 27, 2023
Launch Time    9:30:15 am (Japan Standard Time, JST) (Note3)
Reserved Launch Period:    August 28 through September 15, 2023"

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #25 on:** 08/24/2023 07:18 am »

Quote from: Steven Pietrobon on 08/24/2023 07:15 am

NextSpaceFlight is showing a one day delay to 27 August at 00:30 UTC.

https://nextspaceflight.com/launches/details/5135

https://twitter.com/xrism_jp/status/1694590873240228037

Exact new T-0 is 00:30:15 UTC.

~~This also means I will be on the island for this launch!~~

bolun · « **Reply #26 on:** 08/24/2023 11:21 am »

XRISM in a nutshell

XRISM will study the Universe in X-ray light with an unprecedented combination of light collecting power and energy resolution – the capability to distinguish X-rays of different energies. The mission will provide a picture of the dynamics in galaxy clusters, the chemical make-up of the Universe and the flow of matter around accreting supermassive black holes (Active Galactic Nuclei or AGN), among many other topics.

Related article: Next major X-ray mission set to launch on Sunday

https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2023/08/XRISM_in_a_nutshell

Image credit: ESA

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #27 on:** 08/25/2023 05:18 am »

Another one day weather delay:

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The launch of "XRISM"and "SLIM" by H-IIA No. 47 scheduled for Aug. 27 is postponed as a result of weather assessment. New launch date is Aug. 28, 2023 at 9:26:22a.m. JST.

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1694940171488387263

Star One · « **Reply #28 on:** 08/25/2023 07:56 pm »

XRISM Exploring the Hidden X-ray Cosmos:

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #29 on:** 08/26/2023 05:32 pm »

4 Meter Long Fairing for this launch:

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【Countdown: 2 Days to XRISM Launch】

During mid-August, the rocket's upper section was fitted with the fairing.

#JAXA @JAXA_en

https://twitter.com/XRISM_jp/status/1695353135244640327

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #30 on:** 08/27/2023 02:46 pm »

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1695809164260646982

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #31 on:** 08/27/2023 02:54 pm »

https://twitter.com/tnsc_jaxa/status/1695770979325431972

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🚀 H-IIA Rocket No. 47 Vehicle movement 🚀

Delivering the movement of the H-IIA rocket No. 47 💫

It took about 30 minutes to move the aircraft equipped with XRISM and SLIM from VAB (Large Rocket Assembly Building) to LP1 (Launch Point 1)!

The collaboration with the moon is beautiful 🌕✨

#H2AF47 #種子島宇宙センター

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #32 on:** 08/27/2023 03:27 pm »

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1695813789336432955

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #33 on:** 08/27/2023 06:37 pm »

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第1段・第2段各機体の、液体水素・液体酸素各タンクが100%充てんされたことを確認しました。It has been confirmed that the first- and second-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks are fully loaded. #H2AF47

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1695867003800850614

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #34 on:** 08/27/2023 07:03 pm »

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H-IIAロケット47号機と地上局との電波系統の点検を終了しました。The radio frequency system between H-IIA F47 and the ground stations has been checked up. #H2AF47

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1695874056044863980

catdlr · « **Reply #35 on:** 08/27/2023 10:35 pm »

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #36 on:** 08/27/2023 11:07 pm »

X-1 hour 21 minutes. From the second NVS stream, which started over two hours ago.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #37 on:** 08/27/2023 11:27 pm »

X-1 hour.

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #38 on:** 08/27/2023 11:27 pm »

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1695933577362600418

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #39 on:** 08/27/2023 11:31 pm »

The NVS hosted webcast has begun.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #40 on:** 08/27/2023 11:35 pm »

NVS intro.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #41 on:** 08/27/2023 11:36 pm »

All done by one volunteer.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #42 on:** 08/27/2023 11:38 pm »

X-50 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #43 on:** 08/27/2023 11:42 pm »

Payloads, launch location and how to get there.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #44 on:** 08/27/2023 11:45 pm »

Viewing locations.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #45 on:** 08/27/2023 11:47 pm »

X-40 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #46 on:** 08/27/2023 11:51 pm »

XRISM payload.

JAXA webcast about to begin.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #47 on:** 08/27/2023 11:57 pm »

SLIM payload.

JAXA webcast has begun.

X-30 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #48 on:** 08/28/2023 12:02 am »

SLIM payloads.

Launch trajectory.

X-25 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #49 on:** 08/28/2023 12:03 am »

Scrub!

russianhalo117 · « **Reply #50 on:** 08/28/2023 12:06 am »

For Upper levels winds balloon data for polling for next phase of countdown.

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #51 on:** 08/28/2023 12:07 am »

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1695949917922144330

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #52 on:** 08/28/2023 12:13 am »

Mission timeline and launch sequence.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #53 on:** 08/28/2023 12:31 am »

Final flight of H-2 approaching.

What's happening at Tanegashima.

Epsilon.

Farm news.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #54 on:** 08/28/2023 12:36 am »

Tourist destinations in Tanegashima.

Anime, Yamato, Sea Cave, Matchlock, Rocket Festival, Surfing and Space Science and Technology Museum.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #55 on:** 08/28/2023 12:39 am »

NVS stream has ended.

catdlr · « **Reply #56 on:** 08/28/2023 12:55 am »

Thanks again Steven for the coverage. It's hard to manage when it's a foreign language. You did well.

Tony

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #57 on:** 08/28/2023 01:00 am »

End of JAXA livestream.

catdlr · « **Reply #58 on:** 08/28/2023 02:48 am »

H-2A Rocket F47 Post Launch Press Conference

catdlr · « **Reply #59 on:** 08/28/2023 09:51 am »

LV is being Rollback

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #60 on:** 08/28/2023 03:17 pm »

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The new launch date has not been decided, but will be no sooner than Thursday because of necessary processes such as re-fuelling, Tokunaga said. MHI and JAXA have said a launch could take place as late as Sept. 15.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/japan-space-agency-suspends-launch-attempt-rocket-carrying-moon-lander-2023-08-28/

zubenelgenubi · « **Reply #61 on:** 08/28/2023 08:50 pm »

Any news regarding rescheduling launch?

Fuji · « **Reply #62 on:** 08/28/2023 09:02 pm »

Quote from: zubenelgenubi on 08/28/2023 08:50 pm

Any news regarding rescheduling launch?

Nothing.
Because of Typhoon, weather situation will be difficult.
https://fanfun.jaxa.jp/visit/tanegashima/weather/weekly.gif

Salo · « **Reply #63 on:** 09/01/2023 05:52 am »

https://www.mhi.com/news/230901.html

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Launch Schedule Update of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.47 (H-IIA F47) which carries aboard XRISM and SLIM
2023-09-01
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) has been assessing the new launch date for the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.47 (H-IIA F47) which carries aboard "XRISM(Note1)" and "SLIM(Note2)" developed by JAXA since launch postponement announced on August 28th, due to unfavorable weather condition. According to the latest weather forecast, still unfavorable weather continues. Establishment of the new launch date cannot be expected at least until early next week. New launch date will be informed once determined.
1X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission
2Smart Lander for Investigating Moon

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #64 on:** 09/04/2023 06:24 am »

https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2023/09/20230904-1_e.html

Launch Schedule of
the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA F47) [Rescheduled]

September 4, 2023 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The new launch date for the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 with the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) onboard has been set as follows:
Launch date   : September 7, 2023
Launch Time   : 8:42:11 A.M. (JST)*
Reserved Launch Period   : September 8 through September 15, 2023
Launch site   : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center
We will reassess whether the launch on September 7 will be possible or not based on the weather conditions.
(*) The launch time during the reserved launch period will be set each day.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #65 on:** 09/04/2023 07:25 am »

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #66 on:** 09/06/2023 06:36 am »

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Decision for the launch vehicle roll-out -'Go': After the weather assessment, the green light has been given for H-IIA F47 carrying #XRISM and #SLIM, to leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for the launch pad. The scheduled launch time is Sep. 7, 2023 at 8:42:11a.m. JST. #H2AF47

https://twitter.com/MHI_LS/status/1699306594243375258

catdlr · « **Reply #67 on:** 09/06/2023 07:18 am »

H-IIA Rocket F47 Rollout H-2A Rocket F47 Rollout

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #68 on:** 09/06/2023 01:45 pm »

twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699353853555326979

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H-IIAロケット47号機が射点に到着しました。これから射点設備とロケットの接続作業を行います。 H-IIA F47 has arrived at the launch pad. The launch vehicle is going to be connected to the pad facilities. #H2AF47

https://twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699406522827375035

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #69 on:** 09/06/2023 06:12 pm »

https://twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699484944131842223

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第1段・第2段各機体の、液体水素・液体酸素各タンクが100%充てんされたことを確認しました。It has been confirmed that the first- and second-stage liquid hydrogen and liquid oxygen tanks are fully loaded. #H2AF47

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #70 on:** 09/06/2023 06:45 pm »

https://twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699489459371401661

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H-IIAロケット47号機と地上局との電波系統の点検を終了しました。The radio frequency system between H-IIA F47 and the ground stations has been checked up. #H2AF47

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #71 on:** 09/06/2023 07:36 pm »

twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699506386743513513

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ここまでのターミナル・カウントダウン作業は計画通り順調に進行しています。The terminal countdown operation is proceeding smoothly as planned. #H2AF47

https://twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699506388538675233

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #72 on:** 09/06/2023 08:38 pm »

https://twitter.com/haygenwarren/status/1699516326018973986

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After a scrub during the first launch attempt, Japan's HII-A rocket is set to launch the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) X-ray telescope and Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lander once again.

By Justin Davenport (@Bubbinski) ⬇️

https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2023/08/xrism-slim/

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #73 on:** 09/06/2023 09:33 pm »

https://twitter.com/jaxa_en/status/1699333257928859903

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The live coverage of the launch of the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (#XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (#SLIM) onboard the H-IIA F47 will start around 8:10 am (JST) on Sep 7 / 23:10 pm (UTC) on Sep 6.
Please join us on:

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #74 on:** 09/06/2023 10:36 pm »

NVS streams.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #75 on:** 09/06/2023 10:45 pm »

NVS stream has started.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #76 on:** 09/06/2023 10:54 pm »

Here's another stream.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #77 on:** 09/06/2023 10:57 pm »

X-45 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #78 on:** 09/06/2023 11:10 pm »

MHI/JAXA broadcast about to begin.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #79 on:** 09/06/2023 11:11 pm »

MHI/JAXA broadcast has begun.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #80 on:** 09/06/2023 11:12 pm »

X-30 minutes. Sprinklers are on.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #81 on:** 09/06/2023 11:22 pm »

X-20 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #82 on:** 09/06/2023 11:32 pm »

X-10 minutes. Go given for launch.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #83 on:** 09/06/2023 11:35 pm »

X-8 minutes. All systems are in final operation.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #84 on:** 09/06/2023 11:38 pm »

X-5 minutes. Satellite system is go.

28.6 C and 5.5 m/s wind.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #85 on:** 09/06/2023 11:41 pm »

X-2 minutes. Power is internal.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #86 on:** 09/06/2023 11:42 pm »

X-1 minute. Water deluge has started.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #87 on:** 09/06/2023 11:43 pm »

Liftoff!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #88 on:** 09/06/2023 11:44 pm »

X+1 minute.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #89 on:** 09/06/2023 11:45 pm »

Booster separation.

X+2 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #90 on:** 09/06/2023 11:46 pm »

X+3 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #91 on:** 09/06/2023 11:47 pm »

X+4 minutes.

Fairing jettison.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #92 on:** 09/06/2023 11:48 pm »

X+5 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #93 on:** 09/06/2023 11:48 pm »

X+6 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #94 on:** 09/06/2023 11:50 pm »

First stage separation.

X+7 minutes. Second stage ignition.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #95 on:** 09/06/2023 11:52 pm »

X+9 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #96 on:** 09/06/2023 11:54 pm »

X+11 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #97 on:** 09/06/2023 11:55 pm »

X+12 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #98 on:** 09/06/2023 11:56 pm »

X+13 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #99 on:** 09/06/2023 11:57 pm »

Cutoff.

X+14 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #100 on:** 09/06/2023 11:57 pm »

XRISM separation!

Upcoming events.
0:17:51 Lower fairing adaptor separation
0:17:56 Lower fairing separation
0:44:51 2nd Stage Engine Ignition 2
0:46:49 2nd Stage Engine Cutoff 2
0:47:39 SLIM separation

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #101 on:** 09/06/2023 11:59 pm »

One minute to lower fairing separation.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #102 on:** 09/07/2023 12:01 am »

X+17 minutes 51 seconds. Expected lower fairing adaptor separation and lower fairing separation five seconds later.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #103 on:** 09/07/2023 12:03 am »

X+20 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #104 on:** 09/07/2023 12:13 am »

X+30 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #105 on:** 09/07/2023 12:22 am »

X+40 minutes.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #106 on:** 09/07/2023 12:26 am »

One minute to expected second stage ignition.

Confirmation of lower fairing jettison.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #107 on:** 09/07/2023 12:27 am »

X+44 minutes 51 seconds. Second stage ignition for 1 minute and 58 seconds.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #108 on:** 09/07/2023 12:29 am »

X+46 minutes 49 seconds. Second stage cutoff.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #109 on:** 09/07/2023 12:30 am »

X+47 minutes 39 seconds. SLIM separation!

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #110 on:** 09/07/2023 12:46 am »

SLIM presentation. SLIM will do a Lunar flyby first before going into Lunar orbit.

catdlr · « **Reply #111 on:** 09/07/2023 12:48 am »

Thank you, Steven, for the launch coverage. It's challenging dealing with another language, but you do very well.

Steven Pietrobon · « **Reply #112 on:** 09/07/2023 01:02 am »

Second part of SLIM presentation.

End of webcast.

jcm · « **Reply #113 on:** 09/07/2023 02:27 am »

Presser in progress at https://youtube.com/watch?v=SpDFGzAzGDI, if we have any Japanese speakers who can summarize...

jcm · « **Reply #114 on:** 09/07/2023 02:35 am »

Quote from: jcm on 09/07/2023 02:27 am

Presser in progress

... I'm still waiting to hear the words "XRISM is power positive..." :-)

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #115 on:** 09/07/2023 02:41 am »

Quote from: jcm on 09/07/2023 02:35 am

Quote from: jcm on 09/07/2023 02:27 am
Presser in progress

... I'm still waiting to hear the words "XRISM is power positive..." :-)

Seems like the people affiliated with the 2 spacecraft isn't going up on the podium till the top of this hour for some reason...

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #116 on:** 09/07/2023 03:15 am »

Quote from: Galactic Penguin SST on 09/07/2023 02:41 am

Quote from: jcm on 09/07/2023 02:35 am
Quote from: jcm on 09/07/2023 02:27 am
Presser in progress

... I'm still waiting to hear the words "XRISM is power positive..." :-)

Seems like the people affiliated with the 2 spacecraft isn't going up on the podium till the top of this hour for some reason...

Good communications and power positive/solar panels deployment (XRISM) confirmed for both spacecraft in the post-launch press briefing.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #117 on:** 09/07/2023 05:13 am »

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #118 on:** 09/07/2023 05:21 am »

https://twitter.com/jaxa_en/status/1699608976479166768

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[Press Release]
Successful Launch of the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM)

https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2023/09/20230907-1_e.html

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Successful Launch of the X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM)
September 7, 2023 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), were launched onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA F47) at 8:42:11 am on September 7, 2023 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.

The launch vehicle flew as planned, and it was confirmed that XRISM was successfully separated from the launch vehicle at about 14 minutes and 9 seconds after launch and SLIM at about 47 minutes and 33 seconds after launch.

We would like to express our profound appreciation for the cooperation of all parties involved in the launch of XRISM and SLIM.

Related Links：
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
PRESS INFORMATION
Launch Result of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.47 (H-IIA F47) which carries aboard XRISM and SLIM External Link

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #119 on:** 09/07/2023 05:24 am »

twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1699569065323278673

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LAUNCH! Japan's HII-A rocket launches the X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM) X-ray telescope and Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lander.

Overview:
nasaspaceflight.com/2023/09/xrism-…

JAXA livestream:
youtube.com/watch?v=RV59wO…

https://twitter.com/nasaspaceflight/status/1699569361390850456

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SRB sep.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #120 on:** 09/07/2023 06:03 am »

https://twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699601338366374177

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Please take a look at H-IIA Unit 47 taking off with decals from the Atom Support Project.
Thank you for your continued support for #XRISM #SLIM !
atom2023.space-bd.com
Beyond the Sky 🚀♪
#H2AF47 #鉄腕アトム

https://twitter.com/mhi_ls/status/1699581328239542580

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #121 on:** 09/07/2023 09:28 am »

Reminder this is the launch thread.

The on-going missions have their own threads:

XRISM: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=42662.0

SLIM: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=37353.0

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #122 on:** 09/07/2023 10:44 am »

https://twitter.com/senbillnelson/status/1699725850189385938

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A new era in X-ray astronomy is here! @JAXA_en, in partnership w/ @NASA & contributions from @ESA, has launched #XRISM! Our mission: unlock the secrets of stellar explosions, supermassive black holes & beyond. And advancing our shared Artemis objectives w/ collaboration on #SLIM.

Comga · « **Reply #123 on:** 09/13/2023 02:45 am »

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/07/2023 09:28 am

Reminder this is the launch thread.

The on-going missions have their own threads:

XRISM: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=42662.0

SLIM: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=37353.0

…but neither thread seems to be tracking the flight of SLIM to the moon.

NSF has carefully followed each of the previous moon landers, Chinese, Japanese, Israeli, Russian, and Indian, but this one seems to be falling thru the cracks.
I cannot find any updates more recent than when the mission gained control of SLIM after it was separated from the launch vehicle. There was nothing found that discussed the launch accuracy or the trajectory.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #124 on:** 09/13/2023 04:57 am »

Quote from: Comga on 09/13/2023 02:45 am

Quote from: FutureSpaceTourist on 09/07/2023 09:28 am
Reminder this is the launch thread.

The on-going missions have their own threads:

XRISM: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=42662.0

SLIM: https://forum.nasaspaceflight.com/index.php?topic=37353.0

…but neither thread seems to be tracking the flight of SLIM to the moon.

NSF has carefully followed each of the previous moon landers, Chinese, Japanese, Israeli, Russian, and Indian, but this one seems to be falling thru the cracks.
I cannot find any updates more recent than when the mission gained control of SLIM after it was separated from the launch vehicle. There was nothing found that discussed the launch accuracy or the trajectory.

That’s because JAXA isn’t posting updates in English for some reason. Lemme post an update in the mission thread…

Vahe231991 · « **Reply #125 on:** 09/14/2023 03:53 am »

https://twitter.com/SLIM_JAXA/status/1701761182695346504

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #126 on:** 09/28/2023 05:08 am »

https://twitter.com/tnsc_jaxa/status/1707258555659964462

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During the launch of H-IIA No. 47 #種子島宇宙センター , a fixed-point camera was installed at Takezaki Observation Deck to photograph the process from the rocket movement to the launch 😊✨

As the launch time approaches, you can see the sky becoming clearer 🏝️☀️

#XRISM We appreciate your continued support for (Curizumu) and #SLIM (Surimu) 🌌🌕🫶