JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

H-IIA 2024 | Tsubasa

Name: H-IIA 2024 | Tsubasa
Start: 2002-02-04T02:45:00+00:00
End: 2002-02-04T03:00:00+00:00
Location: Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SUCCESSFeb 4, 2002 at 02:45 UTCH-IIA →

PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →

ORBITElliptical Orbit

TYPEPlanetary Science

MISSION OVERVIEW

MDS 1 (Mission Demonstration Satellite 1), renamed Tsubasa after launch, is a Japanese satellite that was launched by a H-2A-2024 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center at 02:32 UT on 4 February 2002. It was renamed Tsubasa (meaning Wings) after the successful launch.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

H-IIA

AGENCY

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

MISSION

Tsubasa

MISSION TYPE

Planetary Science

TARGET ORBIT

Elliptical 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: a3bc40e3-03bb-475e-965b-6a0d896a517a

Reported date: Feb 4, 2002 at 02:45 UTC

Last synced: 8 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

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 | Tsubasa launch?

The H-IIA 2024 | Tsubasa is scheduled for Monday, February 4, 2002 at 2:45 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 Tsubasa?

The H-IIA 2024 | Tsubasa 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 | Tsubasa launching from?

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

What orbit is Tsubasa going to?

The Tsubasa mission is targeting Elliptical Orbit.

Who is launching Tsubasa?

The H-IIA 2024 | Tsubasa is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Can I watch the H-IIA 2024 | Tsubasa 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

Launch added to tracker

Imported from Launch Library 2 API

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch date set: Feb 4, 2002 at 02:45 UTC

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

Mar 29, 2026 01:07 UTC

Launch completed successfully

Updated via Launch Library 2

LIVE DATA SOURCES

Last data sync: 8 hours ago

Launch ID: a3bc40e3-03bb-475e-965b-6a0d896a517a

Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98

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Mission Profile

Tsubasa 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 February 4, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a planetary science mission to Elliptical Orbit. The launch was a success.

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