MISSION NAME
IGS Radar (2) & IGS Optical (2) 2
Status
Failure
DATE
29 NOV 2003
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Launch Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Description
Destroyed by range safety after solid booster nozzle burn-through resulted in motor not separating from core.
H-IIA 2024
Rocket Description
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.