Astrophysics
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries(MHI)CommercialAstro-H is the 6th satellite in a series of X-ray telescopes by JAXA and ISAS. Its 4 instruments on board will cover the X-ray and Gamma ray regions. This region consists of photons with energy ranging from 0.3-600keV, and the telescope will provide the highest resolution ever achieved of 3-10 keV bands. The craft weighs 2.7 tonnes and will be placed into a circular orbit 575km above the ground, with an inclination of 31 degrees.
Orbital Attempt
#5,541
MHI Mission
#28
Pad Launch
#37
Location Launch
#66
Designator
2016-012
Feb 17, 2016, 8:45 AM
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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.
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Local Launch Time
Feb 17, 2016, 5:45 PM
Total Launches
98
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
30.4000, 130.9700
