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http://www.jaxa.jp/press/2009/
Launch Result of HTV Demonstration Flight
aboard H-IIB Launch Vehicle Test Flight (H-IIB TF1)
September 11, 2009 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) Demonstration Flight aboard the H-IIB Launch Vehicle Test Flight (H-IIB TF1) at 2:01:46 a.m. on September 11, 2009 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The launch azimuth was 108.5 degrees.
The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and, at about 15 minutes and 10 seconds after liftoff, the separation of the HTV Demonstration Flight was confirmed.
We would like to express our profound appreciation for the cooperation and support of all related personnel and organizations that helped contribute to the success1ful launch of the H-IIB TF1.
At the time of the launch, the weather was cloudy, a wind speed was 1.3 meters/second from the west and the temperature was 24.5 degrees Celsius.
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Watched the test on NASA TV. A lot of smoke and a successful test.
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http://www.nasa.gov/mission_
NASA and ATK Successfully Test Ares First Stage Motor
NASA and industry partners lit up the Utah sky today with the initial full scale, full-duration test firing of the first motor for the Ares I rocket. The Ares I is a crew launch vehicle in development for NASA's Constellation Program.
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http://www.nasa.gov/home/
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Watching Shuttle preparations for Discovery's first landing opportunity.
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http://www.nasa.gov/
Shuttle returning - watching NASA TV
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