Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyH-IIA 2024Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
H-IIA 2024 | Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)
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Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's 17th launch · 2nd this year · humanity's 4,754th orbital launch attempt
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Window: Feb 18, 06:27 – Feb 18, 06:27 UTC
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Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)
The MTSAT-2 (Multifunctional Transport Satellite) is a multi-functional satellite with a dual purpose. On the one hand, it is an integral part of a next-generation global-scale air traffic safety system comprised of communications, navigation, tracking and air traffic control. The purpose is to improve traffic congestion and safety in the Asia Pacific region. On the other hand, the MTSAT-2 is designed to take on a meteorological mission to capture, collect and deliver meteorological images and/or data. In this capacity it inherits and expands the mission of a previous satellite.
Earth Science · Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)
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