After a long and arduous qualification process, Takasago's HVC series of small high-pressure thruster valves will be specced in the second-stage RCS (attitude control system) of the Epsilon S launch vehicle*.

The HVC series will be used on the next launch of the Epsilon S launch vehicle and will be the first thruster valve manufactured by Takasago to be launched into space.

The HVC series is a stainless-steel valve developed for satellite propulsion systems, and its non-sliding moving parts make it ideal not only for space applications, but also for use in high-pressure systems where particle generation is not welcomed.

More information about HVC Series is here;

*The Epsilon S launch vehicle is a solid motor rocket developed by JAXA and IHI Aerospace for launching small satellites.