PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The IGS Optical 5 is a Japanese optical reconnaissance satellite. The satellite is operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellite serves both Japan’s national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-IIAMISSION
IGS Optical 5
MISSION TYPE
Government/Top Secret
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous 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: bfeec1d1-b1fc-44d4-8a75-747c913ca226
Reported date: Mar 26, 2015 at 01:21 UTC
Last synced: 9 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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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.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 5 launch?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 5 is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:21 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 IGS Optical 5?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 5 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 | IGS Optical 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is IGS Optical 5 going to?
The IGS Optical 5 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching IGS Optical 5?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 5 is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 5 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
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 26, 2015 at 01:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
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Last data sync: 9 hours ago
●Launch Library 29 hours ago
Launch ID: bfeec1d1-b1fc-44d4-8a75-747c913ca226
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Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
●YouTube Video Search9 hours ago
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