JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

H-IIA 202 | Midori-2

SUCCESS H-IIA →
Dec 14, 2002 at 01:31 UTC
Sun-Synchronous Orbit Earth Science Tanegashima Space Center, Japan 100% success
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PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →
ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Midori II has been engaged in various observation missions to understand the realities and causes of global environmental changes, such as abnormal weather conditions and the expansion of the ozone hole.

VEHICLE
H-IIA
MISSION
Midori-2
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
COUNTRY
JPN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 13d46fa3-70d4-4290-a72e-c1709c01d540
Reported date: Dec 14, 2002 at 01:31 UTC
Last synced: 5 minutes ago
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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.

When is the H-IIA 202 | Midori-2 launch?
The H-IIA 202 | Midori-2 is scheduled for Saturday, December 14, 2002 at 1:31 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 Midori-2?
The H-IIA 202 | Midori-2 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 | Midori-2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Midori-2 going to?
The Midori-2 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Midori-2?
The H-IIA 202 | Midori-2 is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Can I watch the H-IIA 202 | Midori-2 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.
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 14, 2002 at 01:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Launch ID: 13d46fa3-70d4-4290-a72e-c1709c01d540
Open-Meteo Weather22 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98

Mission Profile

Midori-2 was a H-IIA 202 mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on December 14, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.