RAPIS-1 & others
Epsilon
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Rocket Launch Video
Mission
RAPIS-1 & others
- Type: Dedicated Rideshare
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $39,000,000
A rideshare mission to launch experimental microsats and cubesats. Main payload is RAPIS-1 (RAPid Innovative payload demonstration Satellite 1), which will test several new technologies in space.
Location
Mu Center
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Mu Center has witnessed the launch of 36 rockets, including 36 orbital launch attempts. While Uchinoura Space Center, Japan, has been the site for 43 rocket launches.
The Uchinoura Space Center is a space launch facility in the Japanese town of Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. All of Japan's scientific satellites were launched from Uchinoura prior to the M-V launch vehicles being decommissioned in 2006. It continues to be used for suborbital launches, stratospheric balloons and has also been used for the Epsilon orbital launch vehicle. Additionally, the center has antennas for communication with interplanetary space probes.
Rocket
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon
The Epsilon rocket is a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites. It is a follow-on project to the larger and more expensive M-V rocket which was retired in 2006. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) began developing the Epsilon in 2007. It is capable of placing a 590 kg payload into Sun-synchronous orbit.
Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aero-space agency. Through the merger of three previously independent organizations, JAXA was formed on 1 October 2003. JAXA is responsible for research, technology development and the launch of satellites into orbit, and is involved in many more advanced missions, such as asteroid exploration and possible manned exploration of the Moon. JAXA launch their Epsilon vehicle from the Uchinoura Space Center and their H-II vehicles from the Tanegashima Space Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others launch scheduled?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others launch video?
You can watch the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon launch video on this page. The official video includes full mission coverage with multiple camera angles, onboard views, and expert commentary covering pre-launch procedures, liftoff, stage separation, and payload deployment.
Where did the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others mission launch from?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon rocket launched from Mu Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan. The Uchinoura Space Center is a space launch facility in the Japanese town of Kimotsuki, Kagoshima Prefecture. All of Japan's scientific satellites were launched from Uchinoura prior to the M-V launch vehicles being decommissioned in 2006. It continues to be used for suborbital launches, stratospheric balloons and has also been used for the Epsilon orbital launch vehicle. Additionally, the center has antennas for communication with interplanetary space probes.
What rocket was used for the RAPIS-1 & others mission?
The RAPIS-1 & others mission launched aboard a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon rocket. The Epsilon rocket is a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites. It is a follow-on project to the larger and more expensive M-V rocket which was retired in 2006. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) began developing the Epsilon in 2007. It is capable of placing a 590 kg payload into Sun-synchronous orbit. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others launch?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon RAPIS-1 & others launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Epsilon launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the RAPIS-1 & others mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
