Launch Result of the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 “DAICHI-4” (ALOS-4) aboard the third H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F3)July 1, 2024The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 “DAICHI-4” (ALOS-4) aboard the third H3 Launch Vehicle at 12:06:42 (JST) on July 1, 2024 from the Tanegashima Space Center.The Launch Vehicle flew as planned, and approximately 16 minutes and 34 seconds after the liftoff, the separation of the “DAICHI-4” was confirmed.JAXA appreciates all for the support shown in behalf of the launch of the third H3 Launch Vehicle.
Status of Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 "DAICHI-4" (ALOS-4)July 1, 2024The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 "DAICHI-4" (ALOS-4) was successfully launched on the third H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F3: Flight No.3) from the Tanegashima Space Center at 12:06:42 on July 1, 2024 (JST).The full deployment of its solar array paddles was confirmed by telemetry data received from "DAICHI-4" at the JAXA Mingenew Station, Australia at 12:25 on the same day (JST).Following this, the signal from "DAICHI-4" was received at the Santiago Station in Chile at 12:59 (JST), and it was confirmed that "DAICHI-4" is now in nominal condition with Sun Acquisition Mode.JAXA including the ALOS-4 Project Team will continue to work together with the prime contractor, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, and other companies and organizations involved in satellite operation.
