JAXA

H-II | ADEOS

SUCCESSAug 17, 1996 at 01:53 UTCH-II
SITETanegashima YLP-1
ORBITLEO

Advanced Earth Observing Satellite launched successfully. Japanese Earth observation mission with international cooperation.

VEHICLE
H-II
AGENCY
JAXA
TARGET ORBIT
LEO
LAUNCH SITE
Tanegashima YLP-1
CONFIRMED
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
When is the H-II | ADEOS launch?
The H-II | ADEOS is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 1:53 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for H-II | ADEOS?
The H-II | ADEOS mission uses the H-II rocket.
Where is the H-II | ADEOS launching from?
The launch takes place from Tanegashima YLP-1.
What orbit is H-II | ADEOS going to?
The H-II | ADEOS mission is targeting LEO.
Who is launching H-II | ADEOS?
The H-II | ADEOS is operated by JAXA.
Can I watch the H-II | ADEOS launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 17, 1996 at 01:53 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by JAXA
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 6 hours ago