June 30, 2005 Updated
Launch preparations for M-V-6/ASTRO-EII on schedule
Launch preparations for the M-V Launch Vehicle Flight #6 with the X-ray astronomy satellite ASTRO-EII onboard is steadily in progress. The launch is scheduled on July 6 from the Uchinoura Space Center. All stages of the launch vehicle have been assembled with the encapsulated satellite on top of it.ISAS
June 23, 2005 Updated
Space Music Contest
"Radio Emission" wins Space Music Contest
On June 21, the final selection was made for the Space Music Contest at the EXPO hall at the site of the 2005 World Exposition, Aichi Japan. "Radio Emission" by E. Bakay (group musicians) won the grand prix out of four pieces of music that were selected through the preliminary selection process among 637 entries.We would like to extend our gratitude to all the music applicants, voters for their selections, audiences at the hall, and all other people and parties concerned.
Space Music Contest (Japanese only)
(You can listen to the prize winning pieces of music from the Grand Prix and reviewers' special award.)
June 16, 2005 Updated
Discovery emerges in its flight configuration
The direct cause of the Colombia accident was the falling insulation material from the external fuel tank at liftoff. After various tests and a lengthy review period, NASA postponed the launch schedule of the Discovery to install a heater on the important parts of the tank so that insulation material, or ice coming off from the external tank, will not hit the orbiter. The renovated tank, orbiter, and solid rocket booster were all mated and loaded on the launch pad. The Discovery has emerged in its launch configuration.STS-114
NASA Return to Flight
June 8, 2005 Updated
Participants wanted for our events, art work contest
JAXA is looking for participants in events including academic meetings and campaigns, as well as seeking art work for contests. The current event schedule is as follows (in the order of the closing dates.) "International Astronautical Congress" to be held in Oct. in Fukuoka. University students' participation is welcomed. (Closing date: June 10)
"Final Selection for Space Music" on June 21 at the Aichi Exposition site, some judges from the general public are wanted. (Closing date: June 10)
"Space Mission Proposed by You" in Aug. at Sagamihara Campus, high school students are welcomed. (Closing date: June 20)
"Cosmic College, Educators Course" (Closing date: June 24)
"Science Camp 2005" (Closing date: June 27)
"Composition and Drawing Contests for Elementary and Junior High School Students" (Closing date: July 15)
June 2, 2005 Updated
Launch date rescheduled for ASTRO-EII
On June 1, JAXA reported to the Space Activities Commission that it will reschedule the launch of the M-V ("Mu five") launch vehicle with the ASTRO-EII ("Astor E-two") onboard to either between July 6 and 15 or between July 22 and Aug. 2. The launch will be conducted at the Uchinoura Space Center on the Osumi Peninsula in Kagoshima. The report to the Space Activities Commission (Japanese only)
ASTRO-EII
Uchinoura Space Center (VISIT JAXA)