July 31, 2005 Updated
Wake-up music was titled "Sanpo"
Astronaut Noguchi's first extravehicular activity
On the fifth day of the flight, Astronaut Noguchi carried out the first extravehicular activity. He is the second Japanese astronaut to carry out this task. The activity included a test repair of the Shuttle's insulation system, changing the electric cabling, and replacing the GPS antenna. Astronaut Noguchi is the first Japanese to perform an extravehicular activity at the International Space Station.The wake-up music for the fifth day was "Sanpo" from the Japanese animation movie "Tonarino Totoro".
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July 31, 2005 Updated
Discovery's mission was extended by one day, will return on Aug. 8
NASA advised it has extended the mission of the Space Shuttle Discovery by one day. The Shuttle will fly back to earth on Aug. 8 (Japan Standard Time).July 30, 2005 Updated
Cooperative activities started between Discovery and ISS
Astronaut Noguchi gets ready for extravehicular activities
On the fourth day of the flight, the crewmembers performed cooperative activities with the ISS onboard members, such as unloading the pressurized cargo carrier. They also carried out a survey of Discovery's thermal protection system, and so far, no apparent serious problems with Discovery's heat shield have been detected.Astronaut Noguchi prepared for the first extravehicular activity (EAV).
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July 29, 2005 Updated
Discovery docked with ISS successfully
The Space Shuttle Discovery docked with the International Space Station (ISS) smoothly at 8:00 p.m. on the 28th (Japan Standard Time). The crew are currently inspecting the Discovery's condition.STS-114 Status Report (NASA)
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July 28, 2005 Updated
Discovery flight is progressing smoothly, ready to dock with ISS
On the 2nd day of the flight of the Space Shuttle Discovery, the crew were preparing to dock with the International Space Station (ISS) and checking insulation tiles on the vehicle. Astronaut Noguchi inspected the airlock and spacesuit to be used for the extravehicular activity. STS-114 Status Report (NASA)
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July 27, 2005 Updated
Launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery with Astronaut Noguchi Onboard
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Space Shuttle Discovery with Astronaut Noguchi of JAXA onboard (STS-114 / International Space Station Assembly Resumption Mission, LF-1) at 10:39 a.m. on July 26 (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT) or at 11:39 p.m. on the same day, Japan Standard Time (JST), from the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, U.S.A. Press Release (2005/07/27)
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July 26, 2005 Updated
Crew starts to go onboard
Seven astronauts, including Japanese Astronaut Noguchi, started to go onboard the Space Shuttle Discovery. Countdown operations are progressing smoothly. The liftoff is scheduled for 11:39 p.m., Japan Standard Time. NASA TV program
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July 26, 2005 Updated
Go Discovery !
Countdown operations of the Space Shuttle Discovery are progressing smoothly. Operations are currently on hold for routine inspections. The hold is scheduled to end at three hours and 50 minutes prior to the liftoff time (around 7:30 p.m., Japan Standard Time). The crew members will then go onboard.
Then the target launch date and time will be:
at 10:39 a.m. on July 26 (Tue) (Eastern Daylight Time)
or
at 11:39 p.m. on July 26 (Tue) (Japan Standard Time).
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July 26, 2005 Updated
Space Shuttle live broadcast and highlight broadcast
The launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery will be broadcast live at the following site on a large screen.- Alta Vision Shinjuku (at the east exit of Shinjyuku Station)
- Between 11:35 and 11:45 p.m. on July 26 (for 10 minutes, Japan Standard Time)
- Highlight broadcast: one minute footage will be broadcast once every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. (JST) on July 30, 31, and from Aug. 5 thru 7.
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July 21, 2005 Updated
Countdown operation will start on this coming weekend for the target launch day of July 26
The target launch day of the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-114) was announced as follows. If no anomaly is found during the test on the external fuel tank sensor system which is currently in progress, final launch countdown operations will be resumed on July 23 (Sat) (Eastern Daylight Time, EDT).Then the target launch date and time will be:
at 10:39 a.m. on July 26 (Tue) (Eastern Daylight Time)
or
at 11:39 p.m. on July 26 (Tue) (Japan Standard Time).
Press Release (2005/07/21)
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July 20, 2005 Updated
Join the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS) open-house event on July 23 (Sat.)
The annual ISAS open-house event provides visitors with the opportunity to see facilities that are usually closed and to experience the latest research results. Almost 20,000 visitors come to the event every year. We are preparing many projects, including a special lecture for the 50th anniversary of the pencil rocket, a mini-mini space class, making a plastic bottle rocket, and other experiments and quiz programs in which people can participate.Why don't you come and join us at this cutting-edge space science venue.
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July 19, 2005 Updated
Space Shuttle Launch: no earlier than July 26 (JST)
The new schedule of the launch of the Space Shuttle Discovery was announced to be no earlier than July 26 (Japan Standard Time, JST) as investigations continue. This information is also available on the following websites:
Press Release (2005/07/19)
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July 19, 2005 Updated
Launch day still undecided for Space Shuttle Discovery
On the morning of the 16th (Japan Standard Time), it was announced that the launch day of the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-114) had not been fixed yet as the investigation into the cause of the problem requires more time. The launch has been delayed due to an anomaly found in the fuel tank sensor system. Discovery can be launched four days after the cause is determined and countermeasures are completed.STS-114
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July 15, 2005 Updated
Space Shuttle Discovery: Earliest possible launch date is July 18 (JST)
The new launch date of the Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-114), whose original launch was delayed due to a malfunction of the liquid fuel tank sensor, was announced to be no earlier than July 18 (Japan Standard Time, JST) as investigations continue.STS-114
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July 14, 2005 Updated
Space Shuttle Discovery launch delayed
The Space Shuttle Discovery (STS-114) with seven astronauts including Japanese Astronaut Noguchi onboard was originally scheduled to be launched at 4:51 a.m. on July 14 (Japan Standard Time, JST). However, today's launch was cancelled due to an anomaly found in the fuel tank sensor system during countdown operations.The possible new launch date will be no earlier than July 17 (JST).
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July 13, 2005 Updated
Crew arrives at Kennedy Space Center
Countdown has also started
On the morning of July 10 (Japan standard time, JST), the crew of the STS-114 arrived at the Kennedy Space Center, where the launch of the Space Shuttle will be carried out, and held a press conference.Final launch preparations are underway for the Space Shuttle Discovery, and the countdown has already started.
The launch is scheduled for 4:51 a.m. on July 14 (JST.)
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July 13, 2005 Updated
X-ray astronomy satellite "Suzaku" operating smoothly
The operations of the X-ray astronomy satellite "Suzaku", which was launched by a M-V-6 launch vehicle from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima on July 10, are smoothly in progress. The satellite itself is also in good condition. So far, solar array deployment, attitude control mode establishment and X-ray telescope extension have been successfully performed. The orbit of the satellite is being modified for about two weeks, and the actual observation is scheduled to start in mid August.
July 10, 2005 Updated
M-V-6/ASTRO-EII successfully launched
The satellite nickname is "Suzaku"
The M-V Launch Vehicle No. 6 (M-V-6) with the 23rd scientific satellite (ASTRO-EII) onboard was successfully launched at 12:30 p.m. on July 10, 2005 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Uchinoura Space Center (USC). The launch vehicle flew smoothly, and it was confirmed that the satellite was injected into the scheduled orbit. JAXA received signals from the ASTRO-EII at the Santiago tracking station and the USC, and from those signals we also verified that the ASTRO-EII had successfully separated.
The in-orbit ASTRO-EII was given a nickname of "Suzaku."
We would like to express our appreciation for the cooperation and support from all people and organizations that helped contribute to the successful launch of the M-V-6.
July 9, 2005 Updated
M-V-6/ASTRO-EII launch will be on July 10 (JST)
The launch experiment of the M-V-6/ASTRO-EII) will be carried out on July 10 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima.We had previously announced that it would be rescheduled to no earlier than July 10 (JST) due to the adverse weather conditions, but after further study of the weather on July 9, we decided to conduct the experiment on July 10 (JST). The launch time will be between 12:30 and 1:00 p.m. (JST.)
July 7, 2005 Updated
Launch Experiment Day of M-V-6
The launch experiment of the M-V Launch Vehicle No. 6 (M-V-6) with the 23rd scientific satellite (ASTRO-EII) onboard has been rescheduled to no earlier than July 10, 2005 (Japan Standard Time, JST).The launch experiment was originally scheduled on July 6, but was postponed due to the adverse weather conditions. We had previously announced that it would be rescheduled to no earlier than July 8 (JST), but after further study of the weather, we decided to postpone it to no earlier than July 10 (JST).
The new launch experiment date will be announced as soon as it is determined.
July 6, 2005 Updated
Postponement of the Launch Experiment the M-V-6
The launch experiment of the M-V Launch Vehicle No. 6 (M-V-6) with the 23rd scientific satellite (ASTRO-EII) onboard has been rescheduled due to the adverse weather condition. The new launch day will be no earlier than July 8, 2005 (Japan Standard Time, JST) as there is no sign of weather recovery on the July 7. The launch experiment was originally scheduled at 12:30 p.m. on July 6, 2005 (JST) from the Uchinoura Space Center.
The new launch experiment date will be announced as soon as it is determined.
July 4, 2005 Updated
Launch preparations for M-V-6/ASTRO-EII are on schedule
Launch preparations are steadily in progress at the Uchinoura Space Center for the launch on July 6. On July 1, coordination operations for the angle of the launcher were shown to the press. The launch dress rehearsal was held on the third.
July 1, 2005 Updated
July 13 (EDT) set as launch date for 13-day trip to ISS
The launch date for the Discovery (STS-114) to the International Space Station (ISS) has been set for July 13 (Eastern Daylight Time). This ISS mission will tackle several important tasks including orbital operations for making space flight safer, adding modules to the ISS, and repairing equipment. The seven crewmembers, including Astronaut Noguchi, are scheduled to return to the Kennedy Space Center (Florida, USA) on July 26, depending on the weather and the success of all planned operations.
For more details about the mission, please check the following website.
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