Implementation of first stage captive firing test of standard type H-II launch vehicle Ground Test Vehicle/Ground System Test (GTV-1)

The National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) is currently
implementing H-IIA Launch Vehicle Ground Test/Ground System Test
(GTV-1) at the Tanegashima Space Center.

The aim of these is to confirm interfaces between the standard-type
H-II A Launch Vehicle and Ground System for establishing launch
readiness. As part of these system tests, First Stage Captive Firing
Test will be conducted as follows:

1.Test Site:H-II Launch Complex, Osaki Range,
Tanegashima Space Center, NASDA

2.Date and Time of Test:Ignition scheduled for 16:00 on
Jun. 20 (Tuesday), 2000

3.Purpose of Test:To simulate countdown, and to confirm the
overall functions and performance of the
first stage captive firing system

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