The sixth H3 Launch Vehicle (Test Flight No. 30 configuration) lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 9:53:59 a.m. Japan Standard Time on June 12, 2026. VERTECS was successfully deployed into its designated orbit and subsequently established communication with its operations ground station.
The team is currently checking the satellite’s functions in sequence. Following initial operations, the project will proceed with the observation mission and work toward producing scientific results.
For more information, please see the press release below.