Rocket Launch Facility
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The rocket launch facilities are designed for the assembly, integration, transportation, and launch of rockets. Our company manufactures launch facilities for Japan's leading aerospace organization, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), including the H-IIA/B rockets, H3 rocket, and Epsilon rocket.
H-IIA/B Rockets and H3 Rocket: JAXA Tanegashima Space Center
H-IIA/B Rockets and H3 Rocket: JAXA Tanegashima Space Center(©JAXA)
Epsilon Rocket: JAXA Uchinoura Space Center
Epsilon Rocket: JAXA Uchinoura Space Center (©JAXA)

Overview

Prior to launching a rocket, there are several facilities involved, ranging from testing facilities to launch facilities. Among these, rocket launch facilities function as ground support equipment for rocket launches, primarily providing functions for assembly, integration, transportation, and launch.

・Left: New Mobile Launch Platform for the H3 Rocket at Tanegashima
・Center: New Mobile Launch Platform Transport Vehicle for the H3Rocket at Tanegashima
・Right: Maintenance Tower and Launcher for the Epsilon Rocket at Uchinoura

New Mobile Launch Platform for the H3 Rocket at Tanegashima
©JAXA
New Mobile Launch Platform Transport Vehicle for the H3 Rocket at Tanegashima
©JAXA
Maintenance Tower and Launcher for the Epsilon Rocket at Uchinoura
©JAXA

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