Status
Success
IGS-Optical 3V, IGS-Radar 2
Launch Time
Sat Feb 24, 2007 04:41 UTC
Sat Feb 24, 2007 04:41 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
IGS-Optical 3V
The IGS-Optical 3V (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), is an experimental optical reconnaissance satellite testing new technologies for the next generation of IGS satellites. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit
IGS-Radar 2
The IGS-Radar 1 and 2 (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), are radar reconnaissance satellite with a projected life of 5 years. The satellite will be operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The 1200 kg IGS-Radar is equipped with a synthetic aperture radar. The resolution is probably about 3 meter. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 1,200.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit
Location
LA-Y1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Stats
2007
6th orbital launch attempt
H-IIA
12th mission
1st mission of 2007
11th successful mission
6th consecutive successful mission