PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The IGS Radar 4 & Optical 5V (Intelligence Gathering Satellite) are Japanese radar and optical reconnaissance satellites. The satellites are operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellites serve both Japan’s national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-IIAMISSION
IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V
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: cc99ef28-5f45-468a-a3f7-a07e452c4498
Reported date: Jan 27, 2013 at 04:40 UTC
Last synced: 3 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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V launch?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V is scheduled for Sunday, January 27, 2013 at 4:40 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 Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V 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 Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V going to?
The IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V 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 00:02 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 27, 2013 at 04:40 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 00:02 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 3 hours ago
●Launch Library 23 hours ago
Launch ID: cc99ef28-5f45-468a-a3f7-a07e452c4498
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
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