National Space Development Agency of Japan Himawari 3 N-2
About the Himawari 3 Mission
- Type: Earth Science
- Orbit: Geostationary Orbit
Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite built by Hughes Space and Communications
Launch Pad & Location
Osaki Launch Complex
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
The Osaki Launch Complex launch pad has hosted 24 rocket launches, including 24 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 N-2 Rocket
The N-II or N-2 was a derivative of the American Delta rocket, produced under licence in Japan. It replaced the N-I-rocket in Japanese use. It used a Thor-ELT first stage, a Delta-F second stage, nine Castor SRMs, and on most flights either a Star-37E or Burner-2 upper stage, identical to the US Delta 0100 series configurations. Eight were launched between 1981 and 1987, before it was replaced by the H-I, which featured Japanese-produced upper stages. All eight launches were successful.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 Himawari 3 launch scheduled?
The National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 Himawari 3 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 Himawari 3 mission launch from?
The National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 rocket launched from Osaki Launch Complex 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 Himawari 3 mission?
The Himawari 3 mission launched aboard a National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 rocket. The N-II or N-2 was a derivative of the American Delta rocket, produced under licence in Japan. It replaced the N-I-rocket in Japanese use. It used a Thor-ELT first stage, a Delta-F second stage, nine Castor SRMs, and on most flights either a Star-37E or Burner-2 upper stage, identical to the US Delta 0100 series configurations. Eight were launched between 1981 and 1987, before it was replaced by the H-I, which featured Japanese-produced upper stages. All eight launches were successful. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 Himawari 3 launch?
The National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 Himawari 3 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 National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 Himawari 3 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest National Space Development Agency of Japan N-2 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Himawari 3 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 National Space Development Agency of Japan live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.