PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITSun-Synchronous Orbit
TYPEGovernment/Top Secret
MISSION OVERVIEW
The IGS Radar 2 & Optical 3V (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-IIAMISSION
IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V
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: f52522db-0ae0-48ed-a385-87f249b169bc
Reported date: Feb 24, 2007 at 04:41 UTC
Last synced: 4 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
2024
FLIGHTS
7
SUCCESSES
6
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 2 & IGS Optical 3V launch?
The H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V is scheduled for Saturday, February 24, 2007 at 4:41 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 2 & IGS Optical 3V?
The H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V 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 2 & IGS Optical 3V launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V going to?
The IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V?
The H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
Can I watch the H-IIA 2024 | IGS Radar 2 & IGS Optical 3V 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 24, 2007 at 04:41 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 4 hours ago
●Launch Library 24 hours ago
Launch ID: f52522db-0ae0-48ed-a385-87f249b169bc
●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
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