JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A)

Name: Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A)
Start: 2013-09-14T05:00:00+00:00
End: 2013-09-14T05:15:00+00:00
Location: Mu Center

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Sep 14, 2013 at 05:00 UTC

Low Earth Orbit Astrophysics Uchinoura Space Center, Japan 83% success

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PADMu Center

SITEUchinoura Space Center, Japan →

ORBITLow Earth Orbit

TYPEAstrophysics

MISSION OVERVIEW

Hisaki, also known as the Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognition of Interaction of Atmosphere (SPRINT-A) is a Japanese ultraviolet astronomy satellite operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Hisaki carries an extreme ultraviolet spectrometer which will be used to study the composition of the atmospheres and the behavior of the magnetospheres of the planets of the Solar System.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Epsilon

AGENCY

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

MISSION

Hisaki (SPRINT-A)

MISSION TYPE

Astrophysics

TARGET ORBIT

Low Earth Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Mu Center

LAUNCH SITE

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

COUNTRY

JPN

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

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API ID: 2ff7cd59-f9a3-4bbd-b7e4-3a7e26084940

Reported date: Sep 14, 2013 at 05:00 UTC

Last synced: 11 minutes ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

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VEHICLE — Epsilon →

MANUFACTURER

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

SUCCESS RATE

83.3%

The Epsilon rocket is a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites. It is a follow-on project to the larger and more expensive M-V rocket which was retired in 2006. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) began developing the Epsilon in 2007. It is capable of placing a 590 kg payload into Sun-synchronous orbit.

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ARTICLES & COVERAGE

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) launch?

The Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) is scheduled for Saturday, September 14, 2013 at 5:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.

What rocket is being used for Hisaki (SPRINT-A)?

The Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) mission uses the Epsilon rocket, manufactured by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The Epsilon has flown 6 times with a 83.3% success rate.

Where is the Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) launching from?

The launch takes place from Mu Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.

What orbit is Hisaki (SPRINT-A) going to?

The Hisaki (SPRINT-A) mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.

Who is launching Hisaki (SPRINT-A)?

The Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Can I watch the Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A) launch live?

Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.

LAUNCH TIMELINE

Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC

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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC

Launch date set: Sep 14, 2013 at 05:00 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC

Launch completed successfully

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 11 minutes ago

Launch ID: 2ff7cd59-f9a3-4bbd-b7e4-3a7e26084940

Pad weather at 31.25, 131.08

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Mission Profile

Hisaki (SPRINT-A) was a Epsilon mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan on September 14, 2013. The flight carried its payload on a astrophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.

Epsilon | Hisaki (SPRINT-A)

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