Back to launches
Success

Himawari 2

N-2National Space Development Agency of JapanOsaki Launch Complex
Monday, August 10, 1981 · 08:03 PM UTC
Add to calendar

This mission is complete.

Mission Brief

Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications

PayloadHimawari 2
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerNational Space Development Agency of Japan
StagesUnknown
PadOsaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%

Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Osaki Launch Complex

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Global range
SITE LOCK
Latitude
30.399°N
Longitude
130.970°E

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern
No weather issues
Rule count
0
Temperature
Not reported
Surface wind
Not reported
Window

08:03 PM UTC - 08:03 PM UTC

Vehicle

N-2

Profile →
HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches15
Successes14

Provider

National Space Development Agency of Japan

Profile →

Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

Related Launches

Long March 5 rocketManifest / 01
Go

Chang'e 7

Long March 5
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
Pad101
DateAug 24, 2026
PrecisionAbout 12:05 AM UTC
Schedule watchTracking updates
T– about 1d 14hWindow opens 12:00 AM UTC
Long March 6C rocketManifest / 02
Go

Unknown Payload

Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
Schedule watchTracking updates
T– about 2d 17hWindow opens 03:15 AM UTC
Manifest / 03Success

Momo 1a

N-2
ProviderNational Space Development Agency of Japan
PadOsaki Launch Complex
DateFeb 19, 1987
Time (UTC)01:23 AM UTC
Success