Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 Test Flight H3-30
Weather Forecast During Launch
The forecast calls for a temperature of 70°F, light rain, 100% cloud cover, a wind speed of 15mph and 0.13in of rain.
Rocket Launch Timeline
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 : 03 : 12 | Fairing Separation Separation of the payload fairing |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 34 | MECO Cut-off of the main engine |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 42 | Stage 2 Separation Separation of the second stage from the first |
| T+ 00 : 03 : 54 | SES-1 First start of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 15 : 15 | SECO-1 First cut-off of the second engine |
| T+ 00 : 16 : 16 | Payload Deployment Sequence Start Start of the payload deployment sequence |
| T+ 00 : 30 : 06 | Payload Deployment Sequence End End of the payload deployment sequence. |
| T+ 01 : 44 : 58 | SES-2 Second start of the second engine |
| T+ 01 : 45 : 16 | SECO-2 Second cut-off of the second engine |
About the H3-30 Test Flight Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit
- Launch Cost: $50,000,000
Test flight of the H3-30 variant of the H3 launch vehicle with 3 LE-9 engines in the first stage and no SRBs. The flight will carry a dummy main payload (Vehicle Evaluation Payload 5, VEP-5) and several hitchhiking small satellites:
* PETREL
* STARS-X
* BRO-22
* VERTECS
* HORN-L/R
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 H3-30 Rocket
The H3 Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system in development in Japan. H3 rockets are liquid-propellant rockets with strap-on solid rocket boosters and are planned to be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Mitsubishi and the JAXA have been responsible for the design, manufacture, and operation of the H3.
Learn more about the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 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 is the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 H3-30 Test Flight launch scheduled?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 H3-30 Test Flight launch is currently scheduled for:
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Launch times are subject to change based on weather conditions, technical readiness, and range availability. Check back regularly for the most up-to-date launch time and status updates.
Where is the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 H3-30 Test Flight mission launching from?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 rocket will launch 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. For viewing location recommendations and tips, check the launch location details above.
What rocket is being used for the H3-30 Test Flight mission?
The H3-30 Test Flight mission will launch aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 rocket. The H3 Launch Vehicle is an expendable launch system in development in Japan. H3 rockets are liquid-propellant rockets with strap-on solid rocket boosters and are planned to be launched from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan. Mitsubishi and the JAXA have been responsible for the design, manufacture, and operation of the H3. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could delay the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 H3-30 Test Flight launch?
The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 H3-30 Test Flight launch can be 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. Check the launch weather forecast above for current conditions and probability of favorable weather.
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