H-IIA 202 | IGS-Optical 3

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency flew H-IIA 202 | IGS-Optical 3 on a H-IIA out of Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, placing its payload in SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
H-IIA
Launch site
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
H-IIA 202 | IGS-Optical 3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-11-28T01:21:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    H-IIA lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
  2. Max-Q
    H-IIA passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in SSO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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