2013-002 Success
H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V
Jan 27, 2013, 04:40 AM UTC
Track in KeepTrackLaunch Overview
Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Agency
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Site / Pad
TNSC / Y
Outcome
Success
Flight
H-IIA-22
COSPAR Designator
2013-002
Mission
IGS Radar 4 & IGS Optical 5V (Government/Top Secret)
The IGS Radar 4 & Optical 5V (Intelligence Gathering Satellite) are Japanese radar and optical reconnaissance satellites. The satellites are operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellites serve both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
H-IIA 202
Provider
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Agency launches
18 (1 YTD)
Site launches
56 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
29 (1 YTD)