JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)

Name: H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)
Start: 2005-02-26T09:25:00+00:00
End: 2005-02-26T09:40:00+00:00
Location: Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SUCCESS H-IIA →

—

Feb 26, 2005 at 09:25 UTC

Geostationary Transfer Orbit Earth Science Tanegashima Space Center, Japan 100% success

▸ Flight profile›

Initializing Launch Globe…

Live Orbit

⏺Fullscreen

Mission Control3D trajectory · Live telemetry · AI narrator · Booster tracking

PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPEEarth Science

MISSION OVERVIEW

Multi-functional satellite providing communications and navigational services for aircraft, and provide weather data to users throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region, as far south as Australia / New Zealand.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

H-IIA

AGENCY

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

MISSION

Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)

MISSION TYPE

Earth Science

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

LAUNCH SITE

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

COUNTRY

JPN

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY

API ID: 4b0352cb-185d-48c8-ac3d-c763ccfdfaf9

Reported date: Feb 26, 2005 at 09:25 UTC

Last synced: 57 seconds ago

This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.

LAUNCH MAP

PAD WEATHER

Loading weather…

CAN YOU SEE THIS LAUNCH?

Select a location to check if this launch is visible from where you are

VEHICLE — H-IIA →

MANUFACTURER

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

VARIANT

2022

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

SUCCESS RATE

100%

The H-IIA rocket family is an expendable launch system operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The liquid fuelled rocket has been used to launch satellites, lunar spacecraft and planetary science craft.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launch?

The H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) is scheduled for Saturday, February 26, 2005 at 9:25 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 Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)?

The H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) mission uses the H-IIA rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H-IIA has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.

Where is the H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launching from?

The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.

What orbit is Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) going to?

The Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)?

The H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Can I watch the H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) 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 01:08 UTC

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC

Launch date set: Feb 26, 2005 at 09:25 UTC

NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC

Launch completed successfully

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 57 seconds ago

Launch ID: 4b0352cb-185d-48c8-ac3d-c763ccfdfaf9

Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98

BROWSE BY

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency27 launches H-II43 launches Tanegashima Space Center, JapanLaunch Site

Mission Profile

Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) was a H-IIA 2022 mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on February 26, 2005. The flight carried its payload on a earth science mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

H-IIA 2022 | Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)

Mission Profile

Replay Mode