H-IIB 304 | Kounotori 6 (HTV-6)

A H-IIB rocket launched H-IIB 304 | Kounotori 6 (HTV-6) from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mission type
Resupply
Rocket
H-IIB
Launch site
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
H-IIB 304 | Kounotori 6 (HTV-6) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-12-09T13:26:47.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — H-IIB is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — H-IIB endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches LEO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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