H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 4

Name: H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 4
Start: 2011-09-23T04:36:50Z
Location: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

The IGS Optical 4 is a Japanese optical reconnaissance satellite. The satellite is operated by the Cabinet Satellite Information Center. The satellite serves both Japan's national defense and civil natural disaster monitoring.

Mission Details

Launch date: September 23, 2011 at 04:36 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: H-IIA
Operator: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Mission type: Government/Top Secret