MISSION OVERVIEW
Japanese solar observatory designed to stury the Sun
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
M-VMISSION
Hinode
MISSION TYPE
Heliophysics
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mu CenterLAUNCH SITE
Uchinoura Space Center, JapanCOUNTRY
JPN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c5d43d10-184a-48ed-85d6-ca64cdfb069e
Reported date: Sep 22, 2006 at 21:36 UTC
Last synced: 8 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — M-V →
MANUFACTURER
IHI Corporation
VARIANT
V
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
85.7%
The M-V rocket also called Mu-5 was a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the M-V | Hinode launch?
The M-V | Hinode is scheduled for Friday, September 22, 2006 at 9:36 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Hinode?
The M-V | Hinode mission uses the M-V rocket, manufactured by IHI Corporation. The M-V has flown 7 times with a 85.7% success rate.
Where is the M-V | Hinode launching from?
The launch takes place from Mu Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Hinode going to?
The Hinode mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Hinode?
The M-V | Hinode is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Can I watch the M-V | Hinode 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 22, 2006 at 21:36 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 8 hours ago
●Launch Library 220 hours ago
Launch ID: c5d43d10-184a-48ed-85d6-ca64cdfb069e
●Open-Meteo Weather20 hours ago
Pad weather at 31.25, 131.08
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Mission Profile
Hinode was a M-V mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Mu Center, Uchinoura Space Center, Japan on September 22, 2006. The flight carried its payload on a heliophysics mission to Low Earth Orbit. The launch was a success.