Earth Science
Multi-functional satellite providing communications and navigational services for aircraft, and provide weather data to users throughout the entire Asia-Pacific region, as far south as Australia / New Zealand.
Orbital Attempt
#4,700
JAXA Mission
#14
Pad Launch
#14
Location Launch
#38
Designator
2005-006
Feb 26, 2005, 9:25 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
Feb 26, 2005, 6:25 PM
Total Launches
98
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
30.4000, 130.9700
