Status
Success
IGS-Optical 2
Launch Time
Mon Sep 11, 2006 04:35 UTC
Mon Sep 11, 2006 04:35 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
IGS-Optical 2
The IGS-Optical (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), built by Mitsubishi Electric (MELCO), is an optical reconnaissance satellite with a projected life of 5 years. The satellite will be operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The 850 kg IGS-Optical 1 is equipped with an optical sensor. The resolution is probably about 1 meter. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 850.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit
Location
LA-Y1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Stats
2006
40th orbital launch attempt
H-IIA
10th mission
3rd mission of 2006
9th successful mission
4th consecutive successful mission