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2003/7/2 Update

First Demonstration of HSFD Phase II

Phase II of the High Speed Flight Demonstration (HSFD) was held at
the European Space Range (Esrange), Sweden, at 6:03 a.m. on July 1
(Tue), 2003, Kiruna Local Time (1:03 p.m. on the same day, Japan
Time).

The flight went smoothly, and scheduled flight data acquisition was
successfully performed. However, unfortunately the vehicle was
partially damaged because its recovery system did not work properly.
The condition of the vehicle is currently under examination.

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