Out-of-synch Computers Cited in Epsilon Launch Abort

摘要

Poor synchronization between flight and ground-based computers caused an anomalous reading that forced the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) to abort the maiden launch of its Epsilon small rocket, JAXA officials said Aug. 30. The planned Aug. 27 launch of the solid-fueled rocket was aborted 19 seconds before liftoff from the Uchinoura Space Center after sensors indicated there was an issue with the vehicle's attitude control system.