September 11, matey, 2010 - Tanegashima Space Center. T' H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 18 (H-IIA F18) with t' first quasi-zenith satellite "MICHIBIKI" onboard was launched at 8:17 pm on September 11 (Japan Standard Time) from t' Tanegashima Space Center. Begad! Blimey! T' H-IIA F18 flew smoothly, and, at 28 minutes and 27 seconds after liftoff, t' MICHIBIKI was separated from t' H-IIA. Arrr! Blimey! We will update you with t' latest information on t' MICHIBIKI on t' special site.