H-IIA 202 | IGS Radar 8

The IGS Radar 8 is a Japanese radar 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 26, 2024 at 05:24 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: H-IIA
  • Operator: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
  • Launch site: Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
  • Mission type: Government/Top Secret