Successfully launch of Epsilon-4 carrying RAPIS 1

JAXA – RAPIS 1 Mission patch.

Jan. 18, 2019

Successfully of Epsilon-4 Launch With The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 Aboard

Epsilon-4 carrying RAPIS 1 launch

At 9:50:20 a.m. (Japan Standard Time) January 18, 2019 JAXA launched Epsilon-4, the Fourth Epsilon launch vehicle With The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1.

National Research and Development Agency Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched the Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstration-1* aboard the fourth Epsilon Launch Vehicle (Epsilon-4) from the JAXA Uchinoura Space Center. The launch proceeded on time at 9:50:20 a.m., (Japan Standard Time, JST) January 18, 2019.

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s Rapid Innovative Payload Demonstration Satellite 1, or RAPIS 1, along with six Japanese and Vietnamese secondary payloads on a rideshare mission.

Epsilon-4 launch with RAPIS-1 and Cubesats

The launch and flight of Epsilon-4 occurred nominally. All seven satellites separated from the launch vehicle successfully; the Rapid Innovative Payload Demonstration Satellite 1 (RAPIS-1) was jettisoned from the launch vehicle approximately 51 minutes 55 seconds into launch. Thereafter, other onboard satellites – MicroDragon, RISESAT, ALE-1, OrigamiSat-1, Aoba VELOX-IV and NEXUS – were respectively separated from Epsilon-4.

From the JAXA Uchinoura Space Center. The launch occurred on time. The launch and flight of Epsilon-4 took place normally. Approximately 51 minutes 55 seconds into the flight, the separation of “The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1” proceeded, with confirmation as successful.

RAPIS-1 satellite

JAXA appreciates all for the support shown in behalf of the Epsilon-4 launch.

*Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1 is a suit of seven small satellite missions to demonstrate innovative new technological approaches;

– Rapid Innovative payload demonstration Satellite 1 (RAPIS-1), which JAXA developed with the assistance of startups

– Small satellites: MicroDragon, RISESAT and ALE-1

– CubeSats: OrigamiSat-1, Aoba VELOX-IV, NEXUS

Related links:

Epsilon Launch Vehicle: http://global.jaxa.jp/projects/rockets/epsilon/

The Innovative Satellite Technology Demonstoration-1: http://global.jaxa.jp/projects/sat/innovative/

Innovative satellite technology demonstration program (Research and Development Directorate): http://www.kenkai.jaxa.jp/eng/research/innovative/innovative.html

Images, Video, Text, Credits: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)/National Research and Development Agency/SciNews.

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