Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
IGS-Optical 6
The IGS-Optical 6 (Intelligence Gathering Satellite) is the first of the third generation Japanese optical reconnaissance satellite. The satellites are operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.
Reportedly these satellites are capable of achieving a ground resolution better than 40 centimeters.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 1,200.0 kg
Low Earth Orbit
Location
LA-Y1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Stats
2018
21st orbital launch attempt
H-IIA
38th mission
1st mission of 2018
37th successful mission
32nd consecutive successful mission