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H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 2
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency · H-IIA 202 · Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's 19th launch · 4th this year · humanity's 4,791st orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Sep 11, 04:35 – Sep 11, 04:35 UTC
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IGS Optical 2
The IGS-Optical (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), is an optical reconnaissance satellite with a projected life of 5 years. The satellite will be operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The 850 kg IGS-Optical 1 is equipped with an optical sensor. The resolution is probably about 1 meter. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Government/Top Secret · Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
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