H-IIB 304 | Kounotori 7 (HTV-7)

A H-IIB rocket launched H-IIB 304 | Kounotori 7 (HTV-7) 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 7 (HTV-7) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2018-09-22T17:52:27.000Z
    Liftoff
    H-IIB clears the pad at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan and begins its ascent.
  2. Max-Q
    H-IIB pushes through the region of maximum dynamic pressure.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First stage completes its burn; main engine cutoff.
  4. Stage separation
    First and second stages separate on schedule.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage ignition confirmed.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbital insertion burn complete; now in LEO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission declared a complete success.

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