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IGS Radar (2) & IGS Optical (2)

H-IIA 2024Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Saturday, November 29, 2003 · 04:33 AM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

H-IIA 2024

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H-IIA (H2A) is an active expendable launch system operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The liquid-fueled H-IIA rockets have been use...

Height53 m
LEO Payload10,000 kg
Launches39
Successes33

Provider

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

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JPN • Founded 2003

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aero-space agency. Through the merger of three previously independent organizations, JAXA was formed on 1 October 2003. JAXA is responsible for...

Mission Brief

Destroyed by range safety after solid booster nozzle burn-through resulted in motor not separating from core.

PayloadIGS Radar (2) & IGS Optical (2)
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
CustomerJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Stages2
PadYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Mission Timeline

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Launch Site

Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

LAUNCH SITE
30.401°N, 130.978°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.