Launch Overview
Vehicle
H-IIA 2024
Agency
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Site / Pad
TNSC / Y
Outcome
Success
Flight
H-IIA-9F
COSPAR Designator
2006-004
Mission
Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) (Earth Science)
The MTSAT-2 (Multifunctional Transport Satellite) is a multi-functional satellite with a dual purpose. On the one hand, it is an integral part of a next-generation global-scale air traffic safety system comprised of communications, navigation, tracking and air traffic control. The purpose is to improve traffic congestion and safety in the Asia Pacific region. On the other hand, the MTSAT-2 is designed to take on a meteorological mission to capture, collect and deliver meteorological images and/or data. In this capacity it inherits and expands the mission of a previous satellite.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
H-IIA 2024
Provider
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Agency launches
17 (2 YTD)
Site launches
40 (2 YTD)
Pad launches
16 (2 YTD)