Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency SFU & Himawari 5 H-II
About the SFU & Himawari 5 Mission
- Type: Astrophysics
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
SFU (Space Flyer Unit) was a Japanese space laboratory launched by the same H-2 + SSB rocket that launched GMS 5. It carried an infrared telescope (IRTS), and instruments and supplies for microgravity experiments. Himawari 5 was a Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications.
Launch Pad & Location
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
The Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 launch pad has hosted 57 rocket launches, including 57 orbital launch attempts. The Tanegashima Space Center, Japan launch site has been the location for 97 total rocket launches.
The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-II Rocket
The H-II rocket was a Japanese satellite launch system which flew seven times between 1994 and 1999 with 5 successes. It was developed by NASDA in order to give Japan a capability to launch larger satellites in the 1990s. It was the first two stage liquid fuelled rocket Japan made using only domestic technologies.
Learn more about the Mitsubishi Heavy Industries H-II Rocket
About Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is Japan's national aero-space agency. Through the merger of three previously independent organizations, JAXA was formed on 1 October 2003. JAXA is responsible for research, technology development and the launch of satellites into orbit, and is involved in many more advanced missions, such as asteroid exploration and possible manned exploration of the Moon. JAXA launch their Epsilon vehicle from the Uchinoura Space Center and their H-II vehicles from the Tanegashima Space Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II SFU & Himawari 5 launch scheduled?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II SFU & Himawari 5 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II SFU & Himawari 5 mission launch from?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II rocket launched from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1 at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The Tanegashima Space Center is the largest rocket-launch complex in Japan. It is located on the southeastern tip of Tanegashima, an island located south of Kyushu, an island and region and Japan. It was established in 1969 when the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA) was formed, and is now run by JAXA. The activities that take place at TNSC include assembly, testing, launching, and tracking satellites, as well as rocket engine firing tests.
What rocket was used for the SFU & Himawari 5 mission?
The SFU & Himawari 5 mission launched aboard a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II rocket. The H-II rocket was a Japanese satellite launch system which flew seven times between 1994 and 1999 with 5 successes. It was developed by NASDA in order to give Japan a capability to launch larger satellites in the 1990s. It was the first two stage liquid fuelled rocket Japan made using only domestic technologies. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II SFU & Himawari 5 launch?
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II SFU & Himawari 5 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II SFU & Himawari 5 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency H-II launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the SFU & Himawari 5 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.