• Sunday

    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
    Tanegashima Space Center, ~30°N, Japan
    Navigation system satellite intended to assist in urban canyons and mountainous areas because of inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbit. "22" designation on H3 rocket indicates 2 engines on...
  • Tuesday

    — Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA),
    Tanegashima Space Center, ~30°N, Japan
    Launch of Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) first upgraded HTV cargo vehicle, HTV-X1, to the International Space Station. Hawai'i Time for launch is October 20 at 15:58....