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Epsilon | ASNARO-2
Epsilon | ASNARO-2 launched on Wed, Jan 17, 2018, 09:06 PM UTC — a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Lifted offNET Jan 2018
NET Wed, Jan 17, 2018, 09:06 PM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
EpsilonVehicle
Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyProvider
Mu CenterPad
Uchinoura Space Center, JapanLocation
Earth ScienceMission type
Sun-Synchronous OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Epsilon to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:50
SimulatedRepresentative Epsilon ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
ASNARO-2
ASNARO-2 (Advanced Satellite with New system ARchitecture for Observation) is an advanced small X-band radar satellite for Earth observation for Japan. Satellite weighs about 495 kg and is to operate in sun-synchronous orbit.
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Frequently asked
What time does Epsilon | ASNARO-2 launch?
Epsilon | ASNARO-2 is scheduled to lift off Wed, Jan 17, 2018, 09:06 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Epsilon | ASNARO-2?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Epsilon | ASNARO-2?
Epsilon | ASNARO-2 is an Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission flying on a Epsilon.
Where does Epsilon | ASNARO-2 launch from?
It lifts off from Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.