Earth Science
Midori II has been engaged in various observation missions to understand the realities and causes of global environmental changes, such as abnormal weather conditions and the expansion of the ozone hole.
Orbital Attempt
#4,570
JAXA Mission
#11
Pad Launch
#11
Location Launch
#35
Designator
2002-056
Dec 14, 2002, 1:31 AM
1 update
The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo
Local Launch Time
Dec 14, 2002, 10:31 AM
Total Launches
98
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
30.4000, 130.9700
