Sakura 2a

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

08:37:00

Friday February 4, 1983

Mission Details

Sakura 2a

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CS 2a and 2b (Communications Satellite 2a and 2b), renamed Sakura 2A and 2B were the second generation of Japanese communications satellites. They were used for public communications operations and for cooperative operations such as emergency transmissions during disasters and communications with distant Japanese islands. They were also instrumental in developing new communications technology.

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

1 Payload

350 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
N-II Star-37E

Active 1981 to 1986

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries logo

Agency

MHI

Rocket

Height: 35m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 2,000 kg

GTO: 730 kg

Stages

3

Strap-ons

9

Launch Site

LA-Y1

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Fastest Turnaround

25 days 4 hours

Stats

N-II


3rd

Mission

1st

Mission of 1983

1983


7th

Orbital launch attempt