PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
IGS Radar is a family of Japanese radar reconnaissance satellites that serve both Japan’s national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring. IGS Radar 5 is the fifth generation of satellites. Equipped with synthetic aperture radar, it is able to image targets even in darkness and bad weather.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-IIAMISSION
IGS Radar 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: a2bc4f36-bdbd-4daf-9663-9382bc11f0cb
Reported date: Mar 17, 2017 at 01:20 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 5 launch?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 5 is scheduled for Friday, March 17, 2017 at 1:20 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 5?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 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 Radar 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is IGS Radar 5 going to?
The IGS Radar 5 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching IGS Radar 5?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 5 is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 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 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Mar 17, 2017 at 01:20 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 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: a2bc4f36-bdbd-4daf-9663-9382bc11f0cb
●Open-Meteo Weather3 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
●YouTube Video Search3 days ago
2 videos discovered
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