Mitsubishi Heavy Industries VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT H3-22
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Track every phase of the rocket launch with our detailed mission timeline. From T-minus countdown events and pre-launch preparations through liftoff, stage separation, and orbital insertion, follow each critical milestone in real-time. Our comprehensive launch sequence timeline includes payload integration, propellant loading, engine ignition, and post-launch telemetry tracking.
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| T+ 00 : 00 : 00 | Liftoff First upwards movement of the rocket |
| T+ 00 : 01 : 56 | SRB Separation The solid rocket boosters are separated from the launcher. |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 34 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 04 : 58 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 05 : 05 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 05 : 17 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 16 : 36 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 16 : 57 | Payload Deployment Sequence Start Start of the payload deployment sequence |
| T+ 01 : 47 : 23 | SES-2 Second start of the second engine |
| T+ 01 : 47 : 39 | SECO-2 Second cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 01 : 48 : 19 | Payload Deployment Sequence End End of the payload deployment sequence. |
About the VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $50,000,000
New test flight of the H3 ordered following the failure of the inaugural launch of H3 in March 2023 with ALOS-3.
Main payload is VEP 4 (Vehicle Evaluation Payload 4), a 2.6 tonnes mass simulator payload that will be carried on the 2nd test flight of the H3 rocket, instead of the ALOS-4 Earth observation satellite as originally planned. It will be deployed after the 2nd de-orbit burn is completed to test the payload separation mechanism.
2 hitchhiking secondary payloads have been selected in June 2023:
* CE-SAT-1E - 70 kilograms class optical Earth observation satellite from Canon Electronics Inc., similar to the previously launched CE-SAT-1.
* TIRSAT - 3U cubesat by Japan Space Systems and other institutes to test an infrared sensor for Earth surface observation purposes.
Launch Pad & Location
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
The Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2 launch pad has hosted 16 rocket launches, including 16 orbital launch attempts. The Tanegashima Space Center, Japan launch site has been the location for 97 total rocket launches.
The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 Rocket
The H3 Launch Vehicle is a Japanese expendable launch system.
Each H3 booster configuration has a two-digit and a letter designation that indicates the features of that configuration. The first digit represents the number of LE-9 engines on the main stage, either "2" or "3". The second digit indicates the number of SRB-3 solid rocket boosters attached to the base of the rocket, and can be "0", "2" or "4". All layouts of solid boosters are symmetrical. The letter in the end shows the length of the payload fairing, either short "S" or long "L". For example, an H3-24L has two engines, four solid rocket boosters, and a long fairing, whereas an H3-30S has three engines, no solid rocket boosters, and a short fairing.
Learn more about the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 Rocket
About Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a Japanese multinational engineering, electrical equipment and electronics company headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. MHI is one of the core companies of the Mitsubishi Group.
MHI's products include aerospace components, air conditioners, aircraft, automotive components, forklift trucks, hydraulic equipment, machine tools, missiles, power generation equipment, printing machines, ships and space launch vehicles. Through its defense-related activities, it is the world's 23rd-largest defense contractor measured by 2011 defense revenues and the largest based in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT launch scheduled?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT launch was scheduled for:
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Where can I watch the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT launch video?
You can watch the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 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 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT mission launch from?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 rocket launched from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
What rocket was used for the VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT mission?
The VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT mission launched aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 rocket. The H3 Launch Vehicle is a Japanese expendable launch system. <br>Each H3 booster configuration has a two-digit and a letter designation that indicates the features of that configuration. The first digit represents the number of LE-9 engines on the main stage, either "2" or "3". The second digit indicates the number of SRB-3 solid rocket boosters attached to the base of the rocket, and can be "0", "2" or "4". All layouts of solid boosters are symmetrical. The letter in the end shows the length of the payload fairing, either short "S" or long "L". For example, an H3-24L has two engines, four solid rocket boosters, and a long fairing, whereas an H3-30S has three engines, no solid rocket boosters, and a short fairing. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT launch?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT 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 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-22 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT 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 Mitsubishi Heavy Industries live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.