Epsilon | ERG (ARASE)

Epsilon | ERG (ARASE) rode a Epsilon into space from Uchinoura Space Center, Japan, deploying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Epsilon
Launch site
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Mu Center
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical
Epsilon | ERG (ARASE) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-12-20T11:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Epsilon roars off the pad at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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