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MTSAT-1R

H-IIA 2022 launch from Tanegashima (Japan) on February 26, 2005, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 26, 2005 · 09:25 UTCLaunch 2005-006Launch no. 4,699 in the log
SpaceportTanegashimapad Y
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyRSCJapan

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 26, 2005, 09:25
Launch designation
2005-006
Mission
MTSAT-1R
Vehicle flight ID
H-IIA-7F

Orbit and payload

Initial perigee
250 km
Initial apogee
314 km
Inclination
29.0°
Payload mass to orbit
2.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Himawari-62005-006ANORAD 28622Japan Aerospace Exploration AgencyMeteorology2,900 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.