QuoteThe new STA is intended to cover multiple launches using H2A and H3 launch vehicles during which Comtech’s monitoring services will be required. The first launch using an H3 rocket (F3) is expected to occur as early as June 15, 2024, which would be covered under Comtech’s current STA if launched on that date, but with a launch window extending until July 31, 2024, more than a month after the current STA’s expiration. The payload to be placed in earth orbit will be Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4)/SSO to be launched from Tanegashima Space Center (“TNSC”) in Japan.The second identified launch, which will use an H2A launch vehicle (F49), is expected to occur at the end of the third quarter of 2024. This satellite is an Information Gathering Satellite (IGS)/SSO and is also to be launched from TNSC. Additional launches using these same classes of launch vehicles may also be scheduled during the STA period...
The new STA is intended to cover multiple launches using H2A and H3 launch vehicles during which Comtech’s monitoring services will be required. The first launch using an H3 rocket (F3) is expected to occur as early as June 15, 2024, which would be covered under Comtech’s current STA if launched on that date, but with a launch window extending until July 31, 2024, more than a month after the current STA’s expiration. The payload to be placed in earth orbit will be Advanced Land Observing Satellite-4 (ALOS-4)/SSO to be launched from Tanegashima Space Center (“TNSC”) in Japan.The second identified launch, which will use an H2A launch vehicle (F49), is expected to occur at the end of the third quarter of 2024. This satellite is an Information Gathering Satellite (IGS)/SSO and is also to be launched from TNSC. Additional launches using these same classes of launch vehicles may also be scheduled during the STA period...
Confirmed for launch on September 11, 04:00 - 06:00 UTC.
Launch of Intelligence-Gathering Satellite Radar-8 by H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 492024-09-13Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) announced that it will postpone the launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 49 (H-IIA/F49) carrying the Radar-8 intelligence-gathering satellite to September 11, 2024.As a result of today's weather judgment, we would like to inform you that the launch date of H-IIA F49 has been decided as follows. Depending on future weather conditions, there is a possibility that it will be postponed again.Launch Date September 16, 2024 (Monday)Launch time zone 14:24:20~14:25:21 (Japan Standard Time)Launch Reserve Period Tuesday, September 17, 2024 ~ Thursday, October 31, 2024
H-IIA F49 carrying the satellite has left for the launch pad. H-IIA F49, mounted on the mobile launcher, will travel approximately 500 meters from the Vehicle Assembly Building to the launch pad. This will take about 30 minutes. #H2AF49
[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, September 16th, 5:02 AM announcement]As a result of the "2nd Go/NoGo Decision Meeting" for H-IIA Rocket No. 49, it was decided to cancel the launch at 4:16 AM because the high-altitude wind forecast at the time of launch did not meet the conditions.A press conference to announce the launch cancellation will be held at a later date.The time of the press conference will be announced at a later date.#nvslive #H2AF49
Scrubbed due to unfavorable winds:Quote[Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, September 16th, 5:02 AM announcement]As a result of the "2nd Go/NoGo Decision Meeting" for H-IIA Rocket No. 49, it was decided to cancel the launch at 4:16 AM because the high-altitude wind forecast at the time of launch did not meet the conditions.A press conference to announce the launch cancellation will be held at a later date.The time of the press conference will be announced at a later date.#nvslive #H2AF49https://twitter.com/nvslive/status/1835411821253230689
Decision for the launch vehicle roll-out -'Go': After the weather assessment, the green light has been given for H-IIA F49 carrying "R8", to leave the Vehicle Assembly Building for the launch pad. The scheduled launch time is Sep. 26, 2024 14:24:20 JST. #H2AF49
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. #H2AF49
Terminal countdown operation has started. #H2AF49
The terminal countdown operation is proceeding smoothly as planned. #H2AF49
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The green light has been given to the X-60 minutes terminal countdown operation. #H2AF49
It is 30 minutes before launch. #H2AF49
It is 4 minutes and 40 seconds before liftoff. The automatic countdown sequence has started. #H2AF49
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.49 at 2:24:20p.m. on Sep. 26, 2024 JST from the Tanegashima Space Center. #H2AF49
「情報収集衛星レーダ8号機」の分離が確認されました。The separation of satellite has been confirmed. #H2AF49
Congratulations to the entire launch campaign team! 🎊🎉Thank you, NVS, for the live feed! 📹👍One more H-IIA launch remains!
感慨深い打上げでした。応援ありがとうございました。It was a deeply emotional launch. Thank you for all supporters.
A Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-IIA rocket launched the IGS-Radar 8, a Japanese government radar reconnaissance satellite, from pad LA-Y1 at the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan.https://www.nasaspaceflight.com/2024/09/launch-roundup-092324/
