PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
A Japanese H-2A rocket will launch an Information Gathering Satellite with a radar reconnaissance payload for the Japanese government.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-IIAMISSION
IGS Radar Spare
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: a8dc4ee9-97bb-468c-9f1f-a4c1f0755cbe
Reported date: Feb 1, 2015 at 01:21 UTC
Last synced: 2 minutes 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 Radar Spare launch?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar Spare is scheduled for Sunday, February 1, 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 Radar Spare?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar Spare 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 Spare launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is IGS Radar Spare going to?
The IGS Radar Spare mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching IGS Radar Spare?
The H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar Spare is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar Spare 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: Feb 1, 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: 2 minutes ago
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Launch ID: a8dc4ee9-97bb-468c-9f1f-a4c1f0755cbe
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Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
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