Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesH3-30Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
IGS Optical Diversification 1
Launch window
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Summary
IGS Optical Diversification 1 is expected to launch on a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H3-30 from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan in the first half of 2027. It is Mitsubishi Heavy Industries's 63rd launch, 2nd this year and humanity's 7,590th orbital launch attempt. It is planned as the 2nd H3-30 flight and the 1st this year. The payload is bound for Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO).
- Watch
- No webcast announced yet.
- Vehicle
- H3-30 · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
- Booster
- No booster details available.
- Mission
- Government/Top Secret · Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)
- Milestone
- Planned as the 2nd H3-30 flight · 1st this yearMitsubishi Heavy Industries's 63rd launch2nd this yearhumanity's 7,590th orbital launch attempt59th orbital launch attempt this year
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About this launch
The IGS Optical Diversification 1 is a Japanese optical reconnaissance satellite. The satellite is operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Planned as the 23rd launch from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, 2nd this year · 104th from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
18 launches from this pad · 99 from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
181 days after the previous launch from this pad
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Updates
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Questions
When does IGS Optical Diversification 1 launch?
IGS Optical Diversification 1 is scheduled in the first half of 2027.
Where can I watch IGS Optical Diversification 1 live?
No webcast has been announced yet.
What rocket is launching IGS Optical Diversification 1?
H3-30, flown by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. H3-30 spec sheet
Where is IGS Optical Diversification 1 launching from?
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is IGS Optical Diversification 1 going to?
Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO), a government/top secret mission.