PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Japanese communications satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-II
MISSION
MTSAT
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1LAUNCH SITE
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanCOUNTRY
JPN
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c58d2a1a-6185-473b-b628-18f37a226f95
Reported date: Nov 15, 1999 at 07:29 UTC
Last synced: 4 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
6
SUCCESS RATE
85.7%
The H-II rocket was a Japanese satellite launch system which flew seven times between 1994 and 1999 with 5 successes. It was developed by NASDA in order to give Japan a capability to launch larger satellites in the 1990s. It was the first two stage liquid fuelled rocket Japan made using only domestic technologies.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H-II | MTSAT launch?
The H-II | MTSAT is scheduled for Monday, November 15, 1999 at 7:29 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: FAILURE.
What rocket is being used for MTSAT?
The H-II | MTSAT mission uses the H-II rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H-II has flown 7 times with a 85.7% success rate.
Where is the H-II | MTSAT launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is MTSAT going to?
The MTSAT mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching MTSAT?
The H-II | MTSAT is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Can I watch the H-II | MTSAT 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.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 15, 1999 at 07:29 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mar 29, 2026 01:16 UTC
Launch failure reported
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 218 hours ago
Launch ID: c58d2a1a-6185-473b-b628-18f37a226f95
●Open-Meteo Weather21 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
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Mission Profile
MTSAT was a H-II mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on November 15, 1999. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch ended in failure.