NATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF JAPAN

N-2 | Yuri 2A

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Jan 23, 1984 at 07:58 UTC
Geostationary Orbit Communications Tanegashima Space Center, Japan 100% success
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PADOsaki Launch Complex
SITETanegashima Space Center, Japan →
ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications

First generation Japanese direct broadcasting satellite

VEHICLE
N-2
AGENCY
National Space Development Agency of Japan
MISSION
Yuri 2A
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Osaki Launch Complex
COUNTRY
JPN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: f49aa758-b48e-4a52-8ab7-95d4f96ffb07
Reported date: Jan 23, 1984 at 07:58 UTC
Last synced: 12 minutes ago
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MANUFACTURER
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
VARIANT
2
FLIGHTS
8
SUCCESSES
8
SUCCESS RATE
100%

The N-II or N-2 was a derivative of the American Delta rocket, produced under licence in Japan. It replaced the N-I-rocket in Japanese use. It used a Thor-ELT first stage, a Delta-F second stage, nine Castor SRMs, and on most flights either a Star-37E or Burner-2 upper stage, identical to the US Delta 0100 series configurations. Eight were launched between 1981 and 1987, before it was replaced by the H-I, which featured Japanese-produced upper stages. All eight launches were successful.

When is the N-2 | Yuri 2A launch?
The N-2 | Yuri 2A is scheduled for Monday, January 23, 1984 at 7:58 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 Yuri 2A?
The N-2 | Yuri 2A mission uses the N-2 rocket, manufactured by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The N-2 has flown 8 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the N-2 | Yuri 2A launching from?
The launch takes place from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Yuri 2A going to?
The Yuri 2A mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Yuri 2A?
The N-2 | Yuri 2A is operated by National Space Development Agency of Japan.
Can I watch the N-2 | Yuri 2A 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.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 23, 1984 at 07:58 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Space Development Agency of Japan
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 12 minutes ago
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Launch ID: f49aa758-b48e-4a52-8ab7-95d4f96ffb07
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Pad weather at 30.4, 130.97

Mission Profile

Yuri 2A was a N-2 mission operated by National Space Development Agency of Japan that lifted off from Osaki Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on January 23, 1984. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.