NATIONAL SPACE DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF JAPAN

N-2 | Yuri 2B

SUCCESSFeb 12, 1986 at 07:55 UTCN-2
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 2B
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Osaki Launch Complex
COUNTRY
JPN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 01e8127b-aac8-47ec-85fa-77f75aa4c4d2
Reported date: Feb 12, 1986 at 07:55 UTC
Last synced: 7 hours 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 2B launch?
The N-2 | Yuri 2B is scheduled for Wednesday, February 12, 1986 at 7:55 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 2B?
The N-2 | Yuri 2B 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 2B launching from?
The launch takes place from Osaki Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Yuri 2B going to?
The Yuri 2B mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Yuri 2B?
The N-2 | Yuri 2B is operated by National Space Development Agency of Japan.
Can I watch the N-2 | Yuri 2B 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 05:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 12, 1986 at 07:55 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by National Space Development Agency of Japan
Mar 29, 2026 05:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Last data sync: 7 hours ago
Launch Library 27 hours ago
Launch ID: 01e8127b-aac8-47ec-85fa-77f75aa4c4d2
Open-Meteo Weather7 hours ago
Pad weather at 30.4, 130.97

Mission Profile

Yuri 2B 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 February 12, 1986. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Orbit. The launch was a success.