Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency Akari M-V
About the Akari Mission
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Akari (ASTRO-F) was an infrared astronomy satellite developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, in cooperation with institutes of Europe and Korea.
Launch Pad & Location
Mu Center
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
The Mu Center launch pad has hosted 36 rocket launches, including 36 orbital launch attempts. The Uchinoura Space Center, Japan launch site has been the location for 43 total 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.
IHI Corporation M-V Rocket
The M-V rocket also called Mu-5 was a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites.
About 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 M-V Akari launch scheduled?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V Akari launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V Akari mission launch from?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V 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 Akari mission?
The Akari mission launched aboard a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V rocket. The M-V rocket also called Mu-5 was a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V Akari launch?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V Akari 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 M-V Akari launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency M-V launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Akari 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.