Second Go/No Go Decision -'Go':Final checks have been made for operational conditions of the launch vehicle, satellites, launch facilities, and tracking and control systems, as well as weather conditions. #H2AF48
We now have gotten a go-ahead for loading the propellants, such as liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen, into the launch vehicle. Propellants loading preparations are going to start. #H2AF48
ターミナル・カウントダウン作業が開始されました。 Terminal countdown operation has started. #H2AF48
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. #H2AF48
As a result of the "Final Go/NoGo Judgment Meeting", the launch of H-IIA Rocket No. 48 was determined to be Go (transition to X-10 minute operation possible). The launch will be at 13:44:26 on the 12th.
H-IIA Rocket No.48 Liftoff! Loading the information gathering satellite Optical No. 8 and heading into space!! <Launched at 13:44:26 on January 12, 2024>
Soaring through the clear sky. In addition, the wide-angle camera did not activate the timer and could not take a single photo (T^T)
Mission complete?
Information gathering satellite optical unit 8 separation confirmed! Thank you for your hard work on H-IIA Rocket No. 48!
https://twitter.com/nvslive/status/1745672689946071165
A waving rocket road. In recent launches, there have been many cases where the forecast has been wrong and the weather has cleared up.
helicopter and rocket
The separation of "Information Gathering Satellite Optical Unit 8" has been confirmed. The separation of satellite has been confirmed.
As a general rule, the launch is only observed using the Mark-I Eyeball...
H2A rocket No. 48 was successfully launched from Tanegashima Space Center. At Eminoe Observation Park, which is the closest to the launch site, applause broke out as the aircraft rose steadily, leaving a white wake in the blue sky. Will this serve as an impetus for another challenge with the new core rocket H3 scheduled for February? ? “Soon the universe will be ours” (Tanegashima Bureau)
AL659 flight Haneda → Amami I could see Tanegashima's H2A rocket launch from the left side!
Congratulations to the entire launch campaign team! 👏 🎊✨️🍾Thank you, Steven and catdlr, for today's launch thread coverage! 🥳🎉👍catdlr, I agree, a cup of warm sake 🍶 would go down well now.
