[JAXA:0503] Success of Epsilon-2 Launch with ERG Aboard

December 20, 2016 (JST)

Success of Epsilon-2 Launch with ERG Aboard

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency successfully launched the second Epsilon Launch Vehicle with Exploration of energization and Radiation in Geospace (ERG) aboard at 8:00 p.m. on December 20, 2016 (JST) from the Uchinoura Space Center. The launch vehicle flew as planned, and at approximately 13 minutes and 27 seconds after liftoff, the separation of ERG was confirmed.

The weather at the time of the launch was fine, the wind speed was 0.7 meters/second, from the SSE, and the temperature was 17.0 degrees Celsius.


Epsilon-2 Launch Sequence (Quick Review)
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/12/20161220_epsilon2.html#seq


URL:
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2016/12/20161220_epsilon2.html


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