P100014817

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2023/09/07

Space Transportation Systems > H-IIA Launch Vehicle > F47
Satellites and Spacecraft > Lunar and Planetary Exploration Spacecraft > Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM)
Satellites and Spacecraft > Astronomical Observation Satellites > X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM)

 The X-ray Imaging and Spectroscopy Mission (XRISM), and the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), were launched onboard the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 47 (H-IIA F47) at 8:42:11 am on September 7, 2023 (Japan Standard Time, JST) from the Tanegashima Space Center.  The launch vehicle flew as planned, and it was confirmed that XRISM was successfully separated from the launch vehicle at about 14 minutes and 9 seconds after launch and SLIM at about 47 minutes and 33 seconds after launch.

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