LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Sat Dec 14 2002
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Midori-2
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
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(1:31 AM UTC)
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(1:31 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(1:31 AM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
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Rocket Details
Name:
H-IIA 202Description:
H-IIA (H2A) is an active 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.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- Midori II has been engaged in various observation missions to understand the realities and causes of global environmental changes, such as abnormal weather conditions and the expansion of the ozone hole.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Tanegashima, Japan
Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex