M-V | Hayabusa

The Astrophysics flight M-V | Hayabusa departed Uchinoura Space Center, Japan atop a M-V, bound for Asteroid.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Mission type
Astrophysics
Rocket
M-V
Launch site
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Mu Center
Payload
—
Target orbit
Asteroid

Mission timeline

  1. 2003-05-09T04:29:25.000Z
    Liftoff
    M-V lifts off from Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
  2. Max-Q
    M-V passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Asteroid.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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