Earth Science
Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications
Orbital Attempt
#2,469
NASDA Mission
#8
Pad Launch
#8
Location Launch
#8
Designator
1981-076
Aug 10, 1981, 8:03 PM
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
Aug 11, 1981, 5:03 AM
Total Launches
98
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
30.4000, 130.9700
