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Second Stage Separations / Insertion to the Planned Orbit(September 11, 2009)

With the H-IIB Second Stage engine burned out, the HTV separated from the Second Stgae at 2:16 a.m. The HTV has safely reached the planned initial orbit.

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SRB-A / Fairing / First Stage Separations(September 11, 2009)

After the lift-off, four units of the Solid Rocket Booster (SRB-A) and the Fairing have separated just as expected. The First Stage burned out and separated approximately 6 minutes after launch. Then, the Second Stage main engine has ignited, and the Second Stage continued its ascent to lift the HTV to the planned orbit.

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HTV Lift Off !(September 11, 2009)

The HTV has lifted off just on time at 2:01 a.m. September 11. The H-IIB launch vehicle with the HTV has blasted off from the Launch Pad 2 (LP2) of Tanegashima Space Center (TNSC) lighting up the night sky.

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HTV Go for Launch(September 11, 2009)

HTV's launch remains on track for 2:01 a.m. Friday, September 11 (JST) for its 55-day mission. The HTV is waiting for the time to fly at the Launch Pad 2 of the Tanegashima Space Center while H-IIB launch vehicle's countdown activities continue.

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Live Coverage Started(September 11, 2009)

HTV's launch coverage is now streaming on JAXA website. HTV's countdown to launch continues smoothly.

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HTV-1 Promotional Movie Available Here(September 4, 2009)

Here is a movie that illustrates history of HTV development. The HTV Project Team's striving toward the HTV milestones is shown along with recollections and commentaries by NASA and JAXA team members involved in the HTV development. Animation of the HTV's launch/flight is also available. Please enjoy the special promotional movies here.

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