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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
04:20:00
Tuesday June 12, 2018
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The IGS-Radar 3 and 4 (Intelligence Gathering Satellite), are the second generation of Japanese radar reconnaissance satellites. The satellite are operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring. Reportedly, the satellite has a ground resolution of less than 1 m.
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
1 Payload
1,200 kilograms
39th
Mission
2nd
Mission of 2018
52nd
Orbital launch attempt