JAXA H-IIA 2022 Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)
H-IIA 2022
Status
Success
Date
26 FEB 2005
09:25
Launch Provider
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Launch Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Mission Overview
Multi-functional satellite providing communications and navigational services for aircraft, and provide weather data to users throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region, as far south as Australia / New Zealand.
Rocket
H-IIA 2022
Mission Type
Earth Science
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Stages
2
Livestream
Not availableRocket Details
The H-IIA rocket family is an expendable launch system operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The liquid fuelled rocket has been used to launch satellites, lunar spacecraft and planetary science craft.
Height
53 m
Diameter
4 m
Launch Mass
316 T