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2018 · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2

successH-IIA 202 | KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2

KhalifaSat is an Earth observation satellite for UAE. KhalifaSat will provide high-resolution imagery of Earth to be used for various purposes, including urban planning, change monitoring, area classification, monitoring environmental change and aiding relief efforts for natural disasters. GOSAT 2 (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite 2) is a Japanese satellite dedicated to greenhouse gas measurement from space. It's a follow on to the GOSAT mission and includes such improvements as an ability to gather more precise data and monitor carbon monoxide concentrations.

Overview

Date / time
October 29, 2018 at 04:08 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1
Mission
KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2
Mission type
Earth Science
Orbit achieved
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
Launch vehicle
H-IIA 202 →
Launch provider
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries →

Payloads deployed · 7

AUTCUBE 2
LEO
DIWATA-2B
LEO
GOSAT 2 (IBUKI 1)
LEO
H-2A DEB
LEO
KHALIFASAT
LEO
STARS-AO
LEO
TEN-KOH
LEO