The rocket carrying the WINDS satellite -- a joint project of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries -- lifted off its pad at 5:55 p.m. (0855 GMT).

• 作为日本宇航探测总署和三菱重工联合项目的一部分，搭载WINDS卫星的这枚火箭于下午5点55分发射升空。