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Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1
Epsilon S is set to launch Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1 on Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC from Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
To Be DeterminedJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Liftoff inNET Dec 2026
NET Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Epsilon SVehicle
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 S 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 S ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
JV-LOTUSat-1
Vietnamese Synthetic Aperture Radar Earth observation satellite build by NEC Corporation of Japan, based on Japan's ASNARO 2 satellite and the NEXTAR NX-300L satellite bus. The satellite will contribute to measures against natural disasters and climate change in Vietnam.
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What time does Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1 launch?
Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1 is scheduled to lift off Thu, Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 AM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1?
Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1 is an Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency mission flying on a Epsilon S.
Where does Epsilon S | JV-LOTUSat-1 launch from?
It lifts off from Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.