H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 2

Name: H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 2
Start: 2006-09-11T04:35:00Z
Location: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: September 11, 2006 at 04:35 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: H-IIA
Operator: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Mission type: Government/Top Secret