PADYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
At an orbital location of 15° West, Telstar 12 VANTAGE will provide coverage of the Americas, Europe, Africa and the Middle East, as well as high traffic maritime zones in the Mediterranean, North Sea, Caribbean and the South Atlantic. The satellite contains 52 Ku-band transponders at 36 MHz.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
H-IIAMISSION
Telstar 12 VANTAGE
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer 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: 7edabe0e-3093-4339-bb09-b55363d398b6
Reported date: Nov 24, 2015 at 06:50 UTC
Last synced: 1 minute 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
204
FLIGHTS
5
SUCCESSES
5
SUCCESS RATE
100%
H-IIA (H2A) was an expendable launch system operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency. The liquid-fueled H-IIA rockets have been used to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, to launch a lunar orbiting spacecraft, and to launch Akatsuki, which studied the planet Venus. Launches occur at the Tanegashima Space Center.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE launch?
The H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE is scheduled for Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at 6:50 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 Telstar 12 VANTAGE?
The H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE mission uses the H-IIA rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H-IIA has flown 5 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE launching from?
The launch takes place from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Telstar 12 VANTAGE going to?
The Telstar 12 VANTAGE mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Telstar 12 VANTAGE?
The H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE is operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Can I watch the H-IIA 204 | Telstar 12 VANTAGE 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 00:03 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 24, 2015 at 06:50 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mar 29, 2026 00:03 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 1 minute ago
●Launch Library 21 minute ago
Launch ID: 7edabe0e-3093-4339-bb09-b55363d398b6
●Open-Meteo Weather29 minutes ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.98
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
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