Institute of Space and Astronautical Science ASTRO E M-V
About the ASTRO E Mission
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Astro E is a X-ray astronomy satellite bulit as a joint effort of NASA and the Japanese space agency ISAS. Observing the X-ray spectrum of the distant universe, Astro-E was to open a new window into the workings of black holes, neutron stars, active galaxies, and other very energetic objects. Astro E was lost in a launch vehicle failure in February 2000, but a repeat Astro E2 (renamed Suzaku after successful launch) was built to conduct the mission. It was launched in July 2005 aboard a Japanese improved M-5 rocket.
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 Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
ISAS is a Japanese national research organization of astrophysics using rockets, astronomical satellites and interplanetary probes which played a major role in Japan's space development.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V ASTRO E launch scheduled?
The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V ASTRO E launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V ASTRO E mission launch from?
The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science 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 ASTRO E mission?
The ASTRO E mission launched aboard a Institute of Space and Astronautical Science 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 Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V ASTRO E launch?
The Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V ASTRO E 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 Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V ASTRO E launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Institute of Space and Astronautical Science M-V launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the ASTRO E 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 Institute of Space and Astronautical Science live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.