Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA Sitemap

TOP > Topics > 2006 > SOLAR-B/M-V-7 Launch Rehearsal Completed

Topics

SOLAR-B/M-V-7 Launch Rehearsal Completed

During the night of Sep. 19, a launch rehearsal was carried out following the actual launch process in the same way as on the launch day to confirm the schedule and operation of all equipment. At the pitch dark launch site, the launch assembly tower, which stores the launch vehicle, and the antennas were lit up, and the rehearsal was completed after the rocket launcher angle was set.

The launch is scheduled for Sep. 23 (Sat), and the live broadcast of the SOLAR-B/M-V-7 launch is scheduled to start at 5:30 a.m.(JST) on the launch day.

September 21, 2006