TOKYO, Aug 28 The reason for the cancellation of the launch of the first Japanese lunar module SLIM was a strong wind, this is with reference to Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, in cooperation with which the Japan Aerospace Agency (JAXA) was preparing the launch, the Nikkei reported.
The first Japanese SLIM lunar module on an H2A launch vehicle was to be launched from the Tanegashima cosmodrome. This is the first launch since the failure of the new H3 rocket in March.
According to the information of the newspaper, a certain force of wind in the atmosphere is necessary for a successful launch. At the same time, just a few minutes before the announcement of the cancellation of the launch, it was reported that the weather conditions were favorable in the area of the cosmodrome.
A new launch date will be announced later.