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Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A)
Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) launched on Sat, Sep 14, 2013, 05:00 AM UTC — a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Lifted offNET Sep 2013
NET Sat, Sep 14, 2013, 05:00 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
EpsilonVehicle
Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyProvider
Mu CenterPad
Uchinoura Space Center, JapanLocation
AstrophysicsMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Epsilon to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:00
SimulatedRepresentative Epsilon ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Hisaki (SPRINT-A)
Hisaki, also known as the Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognition of Interaction of Atmosphere (SPRINT-A) is a Japanese ultraviolet astronomy satellite operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Hisaki carries an extreme ultraviolet spectrometer which will be used to study the composition of the atmospheres and the behavior of the magnetospheres of the planets of the Solar System.
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Frequently asked
What time does Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) launch?
Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) is scheduled to lift off Sat, Sep 14, 2013, 05:00 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A)?
Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) is an Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission flying on a Epsilon.
Where does Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) launch from?
It lifts off from Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.