May 21, 2013 Updated

Launch of Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognitionof Interaction of Atmosphere (SPRINT-A) by Epsilon-1

The launch schedule of the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 4 (H-IIB F4) and the first Epsilon Launch Vehicle (Epsilin-1) is decided! The H-IIB F4, which will carry the KOUNOTORI4, is to be launched on Aug. 4MM DD from the Tanegashima Space Center, whereas the Epsilin-1 will lift off from the Uchinoura Space Center with SPRINT-A onboard on Aug. 22MM DD. Please keep your eyes on the two missions in the summer 2013!

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May 21 (14:00)
Launch of Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognitionof Interaction of Atmosphere (SPRINT-A) by Epsilon-1
May 21 (14:00)
Launch of the H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI4" (HTV4) Aboard the H-IIB Launch Vehicle No. 4
May 17 (13:30)
SHIZUKU (GCOM-W1) to Provide Geophysical Quantity Products
April 25 (13:00)
Japan-Italy Cooperation Event Japan and Italy: Space Cooperation Forefront
April 23 (14:00)
Unauthorized Access of JAXA Server
April 10 (14:00)
Campaign to Place Your Messages on Epsilon Launch Vehicle

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May 20 [International Space Station (ISS) / Kibo Site]
JAXA Astronaut Activity Report, March, 2013
May 14 [International Space Station (ISS) / Kibo Site]
Engineers verify SSAF2013 onboard operation procedures
May 10 [JAXA Repository]
35 materials were added to"Journal Article". 9 materials were added to "Thesis or Dessertation(Including ISAS Research Note)".
May 1 [Kakuda Space Center]
Open House General Event finished successfully
April 26 [JAXA Repository]
1 material was added to"Journal Article".
April 25 [Employment Opportunities]
FY2013 Internship