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Launch Result of the KIZUNA (WINDS) by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 14 (H-IIA F14) February 23rd, 2008
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched the super high-speed Internet satellite "KIZUNA" (WINDS) by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 14 (H-IIA F14) at 5:55 p.m. on February 23, 2008 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.
The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 28 minutes and 3 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the KIZUNA was confirmed.。
We would like to express our profound appreciation for the cooperation and support of all related personnel and organizations that helped contribute to the successful launch of the KIZUNA aboard the H-IIA F14.
At the time of the launch, the weather was cloudy, a wind speed was 15.2 m/second from the northeast, and the temperature was 9.7 degrees Celsius.
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The timely-posted status on the launch of H-IIA F14 carrying KIZUNA. February 23, 2008
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| Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) will launch the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)'s super high-speed Internet satellite "KIZUNA" (Wideband InterNetworking engineering test and Demonstration Satellite, WINDS) using H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.14 (H-IIA F14) from Tanegashima Space Center.
Rescheduled Launch Date: February 23 (Saturday), 2008
Launch Window: From 4:20 p.m. to 5:55 p.m. JST
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Launch Preparation Report |
This gives the latest news on KIZUNA launch operations.
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・H-IIA Launch Services (MHI)
・Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
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