H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 8

Name: H-IIA 202 | IGS Optical 8
Start: 2024-01-12T04:44:26Z
Location: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

The IGS Optical 8 (Intelligence Gathering Satellite) 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: January 12, 2024 at 04:44 AM UTC
Launch vehicle: H-IIA
Operator: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Mission type: Government/Top Secret