JAPAN AEROSPACE EXPLORATION AGENCY

H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS

Name: H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS
Start: 2002-09-10T08:20:00+00:00
End: 2002-09-10T08:35:00+00:00
Location: Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SUCCESS H-IIA →

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Sep 10, 2002 at 08:20 UTC

Geostationary Transfer Orbit Communications Tanegashima Space Center, Japan 86% success

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PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1

SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

USERS (Unmanned Space Experiment Recovery System) was a Japanese microgravity experimental satellite. After 8.5 months in orbit, a reentry vehicle was to be returned to earth with the materials manufacturered in space.

DRTS (Data Relay & Tracking Satellite) is an inter-satellite communications experiment satellite to relay data between the target spacecraft (low earth orbit satellites, space stations, etc.) and ground stations.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

H-IIA

AGENCY

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

MISSION

USERS & DRTS

MISSION TYPE

Communications

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

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API ID: c84b282b-0cb7-47a6-9f29-6ecba0eae187

Reported date: Sep 10, 2002 at 08:20 UTC

Last synced: 16 minutes 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 | USERS & DRTS launch?

The H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS is scheduled for Tuesday, September 10, 2002 at 8:20 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 USERS & DRTS?

The H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS 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 | USERS & DRTS launching from?

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

What orbit is USERS & DRTS going to?

The USERS & DRTS mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching USERS & DRTS?

The H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS is operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

Can I watch the H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS 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: Sep 10, 2002 at 08:20 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: 16 minutes ago

Launch ID: c84b282b-0cb7-47a6-9f29-6ecba0eae187

Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98

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Mission Profile

USERS & DRTS 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 September 10, 2002. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The launch was a success.

H-IIA 2024 | USERS & DRTS

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