M-V | Akari

A M-V rocket launched M-V | Akari from Uchinoura Space Center, Japan, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
M-V
Launch site
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Mu Center
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO

Mission timeline

  1. 2006-02-21T21:28:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    M-V 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 LEO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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