Author Topic: H3-22S F4 : DSN-3 : Tanegashima : 4 November 2024 (06:48 UTC) (Read 34094 times)

Galactic Penguin SST · « **on:** 08/27/2024 08:28 am »

https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2024/08/20240827-1_e.html

Launch Schedule of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4).

August 27, 2024 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) hereby announces the launch schedule of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4: Flight No.4) as follows;
Launch date   : October 20, 2024
Launch Window   : 15:42 (JST) through 17:30 (JST)
(The time is the 24-hour clock)
Reserved Launch Period   : October 21 through November 30, 2024
Launch site   : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #1 on:** 09/27/2024 08:14 am »

Rescheduled for October 26 due to delays with the previous H-IIA launch: https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2024/09/20240927-2_e.html

Launch Schedule of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4) [Rescheduled]

September 27, 2024 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) had scheduled the launch of the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4: Flight No.4) with X-band defense communication satellite-3 onboard from the Tanegashima Space Center on October 20, 2024.
However, as the launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.49 was postponed from the original schedule due to weather reasons, the launch date of the H3 F4 has been changed as follows;
Launch date   : October 26, 2024
Launch Window   : 15:44 (JST) through 17:30 (JST)
*The time is the 24-hour clock
Reserved Launch Period   : October 27 through November 30, 2024
Launch site   : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #2 on:** 10/19/2024 01:56 am »

https://twitter.com/mterachan/status/1847453327342391809

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#H3F4 #Kirameki No. 3 #H3 Rocket X-band Defence communication satellite "Kirameki No. 3" fairing transfer...(゚∀゚) Kitakore!!

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #3 on:** 10/22/2024 08:17 am »

Delayed to October 30, 06:46 - 08:30 UTC due to 2nd stage engine combustion chamber cooling valve requiring replacement after check outs: https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/10/20241022-2_j.html

catdlr · « **Reply #4 on:** 10/28/2024 04:08 am »

H3 Rocket F4 Pre-Launch Briefing Session

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Started streaming 9 minutes ago
This is a briefing for reporters held about one day before the launch. In addition to the details of the launch, information such as the launch time, preparation status, and weather forecast will be provided. Become a member of this channel to access special benefits:

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #5 on:** 10/28/2024 04:08 am »

And launch has been delayed again due to expected bad weather at launch site from the approaching (soon-to-be) Typhoon Kong-Rey.

New launch date is TBD (local weather forecasts seem to indicate a slip to NET November 3).

https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/10/20241028-1_j.html

GewoonLukas_ · « **Reply #6 on:** 10/30/2024 04:21 am »

Rescheduled for NET November 2nd. Window is 06:46 to 08:30 UTC:

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Launch Schedule of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4). [Rescheduled]
October 30, 2024 (JST)

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) hereby announces that the launch date of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4) has been scheduled as follows, as a result of today’s weather assessment.
The launch time will be announced once confirmed.

Launch date     : November 2, 2024
Launch Window     : 15:46 (JST) through 17:30 (JST) *The time is the 24-hour clock
Reserved Launch Period   : November 3 through November 30, 2024
Launch site     : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center

We will continue to confirm whether or not the launch on November 2 will be possible after tomorrow, based on weather conditions and other factors.

FutureSpaceTourist · « **Reply #7 on:** 10/30/2024 04:45 am »

Press kit (in Japanese):

https://fanfun.jaxa.jp/countdown/h3f4/files/h3f4_presskit_20241028.pdf

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #8 on:** 10/30/2024 04:46 am »

Rescheduled for November 2nd, 06:46-08:30 UTC:

https://twitter.com/mhi_groupjp/status/1851494448284516392

john57sharp · « **Reply #9 on:** 10/31/2024 06:00 am »

Rescheduled again to Nov. 4

JAXA

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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) had scheduled the launch of X-band defense communication satellite-3 aboard the 4th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F4) on November 2, 2024. However, as a result of today’s weather assessment, due to a bad weather forecast on this date, the launch date has been rescheduled as follows.
The launch time will be announced once confirmed.

Launch date   : November 4, 2024
Launch Window   : 15:48 (JST) through 17:30 (JST)
*The time is the 24-hour clock
Reserved Launch Period   : November 5 through November 30, 2024
Launch site   : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the JAXA Tanegashima Space Center
We will continue to confirm whether or not the launch on November 4 will be possible after tomorrow, based on weather conditions and other factors.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #10 on:** 11/02/2024 05:12 am »

https://www.jaxa.jp/press/2024/11/20241102-1_j.html
More refinement of the launch window - 06:48:00-08:16:00 UTC.

Galactic Penguin SST · « **Reply #11 on:** 11/02/2024 07:04 am »

Official live stream:

catdlr · « **Reply #12 on:** 11/03/2024 02:56 pm »

H3 Rocket F4 transfer operation

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Started streaming 26 minutes ago
The state of "Rollout" to move the H3 rocket from the large rocket assembly building to the launch site will be streamed from the local Tanegashima. A rocket with a total length of about 57m will be moved in an upright position over a distance of about 500m in about 20 minutes.