[JAXA:0524] Successful Launch, H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 35 Encapsulating MICHIBIKI No. 3

August 19, 2017 (JST)

Successful Launch, H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 35 Encapsulating MICHIBIKI No. 3

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and JAXA successfully launched H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 35 (H-IIA F35) which encapsulates MICHIBIKI No. 3, (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System; geostationary orbit) at 2:29:00 p.m. on August 19, 2017 (JST) from JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center.

The launch and flight of H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 35 proceeded as planned and the separation of the satellite was confirmed at approximately 28 minutes and 37 seconds after liftoff.

We express sincere appreciation for all.

Attachment: H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 35 Flight Sequence (Quick Estimation)
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2017/08/files/20170819_h2af35.pdf


Reference:
MHI Launch Services
http://h2a.mhi.co.jp/en/index.html

H-IIA Launch Vehicle
http://global.jaxa.jp/projects/rockets/h2a/

Quashi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)
http://qzss.go.jp/en/

URL:
http://global.jaxa.jp/press/2017/08/20170819_h2af35.html


Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
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