[JAXA:0494] Launch success of the H-IIA F31 with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himawari-9" on board

November 2, 2016 (JST)

Launch success of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himawari-9" on board

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 31 (H-IIA F31) with the geostationary meteorological satellite "Himawari-9" on board at 3:20 p.m. on November 2, 2016 (JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The launch vehicle flew as planned, and at approximately 27 minutes and 51 seconds after liftoff, the separation of Himawari-9 was confirmed.

At the time of the launch, the weather was fine, a wind speed was 6.1 meters/second from the north-east and the temperature was 21.3 degrees Celsius.


Reference:
H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.31 Flight Sequence (Quick Estimation)
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/11/files/20161102_h2af31.pdf

URL:
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/11/20161102_h2af31.html


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
National Research and Development Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)

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