JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1

Name: H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1
Start: 2003-03-28T01:27:00+00:00
End: 2003-03-28T01:42:00+00:00
Location: Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SUCCESS H-IIA →

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Mar 28, 2003 at 01:27 UTC

Sun-Synchronous Orbit Government/Top Secret Tanegashima Space Center, Japan 86% success

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PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →

ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit

TYPEGovernment/Top Secret

MISSION OVERVIEW

The IGS Radar 1 & Optical 1 (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-IIA

AGENCY

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

MISSION

IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1

MISSION TYPE

Government/Top Secret

TARGET ORBIT

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

LAUNCH SITE

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

COUNTRY

JPN

LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION

CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute

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API ID: 9b0cd2b8-3ecb-4f7e-b663-b61be490689d

Reported date: Mar 28, 2003 at 01:27 UTC

Last synced: 36 seconds 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

2024

FLIGHTS

SUCCESSES

SUCCESS RATE

85.7%

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 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 launch?

The H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 is scheduled for Friday, March 28, 2003 at 1:27 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 1 & IGS Optical 1?

The H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 mission uses the H-IIA rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H-IIA has flown 7 times with a 85.7% success rate.

Where is the H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 launching from?

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

What orbit is IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 going to?

The IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.

Who is launching IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1?

The H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Can I watch the H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 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 01:07 UTC

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Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch date set: Mar 28, 2003 at 01:27 UTC

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

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch completed successfully

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LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 36 seconds ago

Launch ID: 9b0cd2b8-3ecb-4f7e-b663-b61be490689d

Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98

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Mission Profile

IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1 was a H-IIA 2024 mission operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency that lifted off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on March 28, 2003. The flight carried its payload on a government/top secret mission to Sun-Synchronous Orbit. The launch was a success.

H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 1 & IGS Optical 1

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