Ibuki 2, KhalifaSat & Others

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

04:08:00

Monday October 29, 2018

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Ibuki 2

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The missions of Ibuki 2 are to continue and enhance spaceborne measurement of major greenhouse gases from space started by GOSAT, to monitor the impacts of climate change and human activities on the carbon cycle, and to contribute to climate science and climate change related policies.

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

1,800 kilograms

KhalifaSat

Wiki

KhalifaSat is a remote sensing Earth observation satellite that is being manufactured in the United Arab Emirates at the Mohammed bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). KhalifaSat will provide high-resolution imagery of Earth to be used for various purposes, including urban planning, change monitoring, area classification, monitoring environmental change and aiding relief efforts for natural disasters.

Sun-Synchronous Orbit

1 Payload

330 kilograms

AUTcube 2

Wiki

Aichi University of Technology's AUTcube 2 (Aichi University of Technology CubeSat), nicknamed Gamacube, is an 1U CubeSat for astronomical observations.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

2 kilograms

STARS-AO

Wiki

Shizuoka University's STARS-AO (Stars - Astronomical Observations) is an 1U CubeSat for astronomical observations. The satellite is to test observations with a tiny telescope on a CubeSat for astronomical observations.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

1 kilograms

Diwata 2

Wiki

Diwata 2 is the Philippines’ second microsatellite designed and developed by Filipino scientists and engineers under the PHL-Microsat Program. The 50 kg satellite measures 50 cm × 50 cm × 50 cm. It features two deployable systems - solar array panels and amateur radio antennas. In addition to these optical payloads, Diwata-2 will also carry an amateur radio unit. This payload is intended to promote awareness and interest in amateur radios and satellite technology in the country. It is also intends to provide an alternative means of communication at times of disasters and emergencies.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

56 kilograms

Ten-Koh

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Ten-Koh is a satellite by the Kyushu Institute of Technology to observe environment in low earth orbit and the primary purpose is to provide valuable data for future development of satellites or operation. Ten-Koh shape is Quasi-spherical, which diameter is about 50 cmm and covered by solar cells. The design is inherited from Shin'en 2. This satellite features structure, thermal control, attitude control, telecommunication, Bus power system and payload power system. The purpose of Ten-Koh is to measure the degradation of advanced material which has potential to use in the futureto measure radiation, magnetic flux density and electron density on LEO. Aditionally it is to contribute to society or all over the world with telecommunication technology.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

22 kilograms

Rocket

Retired
H-IIA 202

Active 2001 to 2025

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries logo

Agency

MHI

Price

$90.00 million

Rocket

Height: 53m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 10,000 kg

GTO: 4,100 kg

Fairing

Diameter: 4.07m

Height: 12m

Stages

2

Strap-ons

2

Launch Site

LA-Y1

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Fastest Turnaround

25 days 4 hours

Stats

H-IIA


40th

Mission

3rd

Mission of 2018

2018


86th

Orbital launch attempt