The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. successfully conducted a comprehensive ground test for the H-IIB Launch Vehicle by using the Ground Test Vehicle (GTV) on July 11, 2009, at the Tanegashima Space Centre.
H-IIB Launch Vehicle Test Flight The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. have announced that the launch of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle Test Flight with the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV, a cargo transporter to the International Space Station) onboard was approved by the Space Activities Commission (SAC) as follows. Scheduled date of launch: September 11 (Friday,) 2009 (Japan Standard Time, JST) Launch time : Around 2:04 a.m. (JST) Launch windows : September 12 (Sat) through 30 (Wed,) 2009 (JST) Launch Site : Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Tanegashima Space Centre
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. performed the second captive firing test (CFT) for the first stage flight model tank of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle on April 22, 2009 (Japan Standard Time,) at the Tanegashima Space Centre. The test went smoothly.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. were scheduled to perform the second captive firing test (CFT) of the First Stage Flight Model Tank for the H-IIB Launch Vehicle on April 20, 2009 (Japan Standard Time) at the Tanegashima Space Centre. However, JAXA have announced the postponement of the test as bad weather conditions are forecasted on April 20 and 21. Currently, they plan to hold the test on April 22. The final go/no-go decision for the test on the 22nd will be determined by continuously monitoring and examining the weather conditions and other factors.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. performed the first captive firing test (CFT) for the first stage flight model tank of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle on April 2, 2009 (Japan Standard Time,) at the Tanegashima Space Centre. The test went smoothly as follows.
Test purpose
-To verify the safety of firing two engines simultaneously. -To confirm the interface between the launch vehicle and the ground facility. -To confirm the countdown sequence up to liftoff.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. were scheduled to perform the first captive firing test (CFT) on April 1, 2009 (Japan Standard Time) at the Tanegashima Space Centre. However, JAXA have announced the suspension of the test today as we found a leak in the connecting part of the fire-prevention facility pipes, and it is expected to take some time to repair the part. JAXA will announce a new test schedule as soon as it is determined.
Source JAXA
-- Edited by Blobrana on Saturday 4th of April 2009 12:00:59 AM
