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Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others
Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others launched on Fri, Jan 18, 2019, 12:50 AM UTC — a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission.
Launch SuccessfulJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Lifted offNET Jan 2019
NET Fri, Jan 18, 2019, 12:50 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
EpsilonVehicle
Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyProvider
Mu CenterPad
Uchinoura Space Center, JapanLocation
Dedicated RideshareMission 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
RAPIS-1 & others
A rideshare mission to launch experimental microsats and cubesats. Main payload is RAPIS-1 (RAPid Innovative payload demonstration Satellite 1), which will test several new technologies in space.
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Frequently asked
What time does Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others launch?
Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others is scheduled to lift off Fri, Jan 18, 2019, 12:50 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others?
Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others is an Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission flying on a Epsilon.
Where does Epsilon | RAPIS-1 & others launch from?
It lifts off from Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.