Japan space agency unveils new rocket Epsilon
Updated: 2013-08-20 17:29
(Xinhua)
|
|||||||||||
TOKYO - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency on Tuesday unveiled its new solid-fuel rocket Epsilon before its launch with a scientific satellite next week.
Epsilon, a three-stage rocket with 24.4 meter in length, 2.6 meters in diameter and 91 ton in weight, is to be launched from the state-run agency's Uchinoura Space Center in southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima.
The rocket is a successor of the M-5 rocket that was retired in 2006 and is planned to carry a telescope named SPRINT-A, world's first space telescope for remote observation of planets.
The agency originally scheduled to launch the rocket Thursday but postponed until next Tuesday due to wrong wiring in communication equipment.
Related Stories
India to launch satellite by home-made rocket 2013-08-18 18:28
Russia may resume Proton rocket launches in Sept 2013-08-05 21:40
DPRK halt on rocket facility confirmed 2013-07-24 07:23
Superman to Rocket Man 2013-07-15 07:27
Today's Top News
More New Zealand dairy products banned
Snowden reporter to publish UK secrets
China, Kenya agree to bolster relations
Typhoon wreaks havoc in the south
Western program engine for growth
Egypt's Mubarak may be freed
Bank's position to stay 'prudent'
ROK-US drill goes ahead as tensions ease
Hot Topics
Lunar probe , China growth forecasts, Emission rules get tougher, China seen through 'colored lens', International board,
Editor's Picks
Get ready for army roll call |
Construction of parking lots still in slow lane |
Power points |
Urban push |
Magnetic attraction for
|
Reaching for the summit |