PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPEEarth Science
MISSION OVERVIEW
Himawari-8 is a geostationary weather satellite, collecting weather imagery over the East Asia and Western Pacific regions.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-IIAMISSION
Himawari-8
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer 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: 1a17e056-0406-4cde-931d-10095f673dd4
Reported date: Oct 7, 2014 at 05:16 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
LAUNCH MAP
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VEHICLE — H-IIA →
MANUFACTURER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
VARIANT
202
FLIGHTS
35
SUCCESSES
35
SUCCESS RATE
100%
H-IIA (H2A) is an active expendable launch system operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The liquid-fueled H-IIA rockets have been used to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, to launch a lunar orbiting spacecraft, and to launch Akatsuki, which studied the planet Venus. Launches occur at the Tanegashima Space Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H-IIA 202 | Himawari-8 launch?
The H-IIA 202 | Himawari-8 is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at 5:16 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 Himawari-8?
The H-IIA 202 | Himawari-8 mission uses the H-IIA rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H-IIA has flown 35 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the H-IIA 202 | Himawari-8 launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Himawari-8 going to?
The Himawari-8 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Himawari-8?
The H-IIA 202 | Himawari-8 is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-IIA 202 | Himawari-8 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Oct 7, 2014 at 05:16 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 1a17e056-0406-4cde-931d-10095f673dd4
●Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
1 video discovered
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