HIMAWARI-2 (GMS-2)

12677
Spacetrack Directory Number
1981-08-10
Orbit launches


Satellite information HIMAWARI-2 (GMS-2)

Spacetrack Directory Name HIMAWARI-2 (GMS-2)
Orbit launches 1981-08-10
Deorbitation
Country/organisation of origin Japonia (JPN)
Starting point TANSC (Tanegashima Space Center, Japan)
Perigee 35954 km
Apogee 36027 km

Additional information HIMAWARI-2 (GMS-2)

HIMAWARI 2 (GMS 2), 12677 is a payload satellite owned by NASDA (JP) in GEO that was launched on Mon, 10 Aug 1981 UTC via an N-2 launch vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center (TNSTA). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.

satellite HIMAWARI-2 (GMS-2) Date of exalting 10.08.1981y.


Update time: 2026-05-02 14:01:42
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