H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 8

A H-IIA rocket launched H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 8 from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, targeting SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
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 8 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2024-01-12T04:44:26.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — H-IIA is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — H-IIA endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    First-stage main engine cutoff (MECO) confirmed.
  4. Stage separation
    The spent first stage separates from the upper stage.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Upper stage ignites, continuing the journey toward orbit.
  6. Orbit insertion
    The mission reaches SSO, successfully entering orbit.
  7. Mission success
    The mission concludes successfully.

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