Launch of the Multi-functional Transport Satellite 2

[Jacques van Oene]

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Launch of the Multi-functional Transport Satellite 2
by the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 9 (H-IIA F9)

December 7, 2005
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Rocket System Corporation


The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Rocket System
Corporation would like to announce that the launch of the
Multi-functional Transport Satellite 2 (MTSAT-2) by the H-IIA Launch
Vehicle No. 9 (H-IIA F9) was approved by the Space Activities
Commission (SAC) as follows.


Scheduled data of launch:
February 15 (Wednesday), 2006 (Japan Standard Time, JST)

Launch window on Feb 15:
between 3:30 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. (JST)
(Launch time will vary depending on a launch day.)

Available launch days:
February 16 (Thursday) thru 28 (Tuesday) (JST)

Launch Site:
Yoshinobu Launch Complex at the Tanegashima Space Center

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