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Sakura 2B

N-2National Space Development Agency of JapanOsaki Launch Complex
Friday, August 5, 1983 · 08:29 PM UTCAdd to Calendar

This mission is complete.

Vehicle

N-2

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HeightN/A
LEO PayloadN/A
Launches15
Successes14

Provider

National Space Development Agency of Japan

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Mission Brief

Japanese geostationary communications satellite

PayloadSakura 2B
OrbitGeostationary Orbit
CustomerNational Space Development Agency of Japan
Stages0
PadOsaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Mission Timeline

14 / 14100%
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Launch Site

Osaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

LAUNCH SITE
30.399°N, 130.970°E

Schedule History

No delays or schedule changes recorded.

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