October 29, 2018 4:08 am

KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2

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Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
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October 29, 2018 4:08 am

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KhalifaSat is an Earth observation satellite for UAE. KhalifaSat will provide high-resolution imagery of Earth to be used for various purposes, including urban planning, change monitoring, area classification, monitoring environmental change and aiding relief efforts for natural disasters. GOSAT 2 (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite 2) is a Japanese satellite dedicated to greenhouse gas measurement from space. It’s a follow on to the GOSAT mission and includes such improvements as an ability to gather more precise data and monitor carbon monoxide concentrations.
Launch Overview
Window Open 04:08 UTC
Window Close 04:20 UTC
Lift Off Oct 29, 2018 · 04:08 UTC
Launch Facility Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch Pad Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Target Orbit Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Payload KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2
Rocket H-IIA
Destination Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship
KhalifaSat is an Earth observation satellite for UAE. KhalifaSat will provide high-resolution imagery of Earth to be used for various purposes, including urban planning, change monitoring, area classification, monitoring environmental change and aiding relief efforts for natural disasters. GOSAT 2 (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite 2) is a Japanese satellite dedicated to greenhouse gas measurement from space. It’s a follow on to the GOSAT mission and includes such improvements as an ability to gather more precise data and monitor carbon monoxide concentrations.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Launch Overview
Window Open 04:08 UTC
Window Close 04:20 UTC
Lift Off Oct 29, 2018 · 04:08 UTC
Launch Facility Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch Pad Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Target Orbit Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Payload KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2
Rocket H-IIA
Destination Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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