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Advanced Weather Satellite rides into Orbit atop Japan’s H-IIA Rocket

November 2, 2016January 28, 2017 Patrick Blau 3895 Views Himawari 9, MHI, Mitsubishi Heavy, Tanegashima

Japan’s H-IIA Rocket jumped off its sea-side launch pad on Tanegashima Island on Wednesday, lifting the Himawari-9 weather satellite into orbit to start a mission ensuring the country can access crucial weather data until the early 2030s.

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Video: H-IIA Launch with Himawari-9 Weather Satellite

November 2, 2016November 2, 2016 Patrick Blau 2491 Views Himawari 9, MHI, Mitsubishi Heavy, Tanegashima

Japan’s H-IIA Rocket jumped off its sea-side launch pad on Tanegashima Island on Wednesday, lifting the Himawari-9 weather satellite into orbit to start a mission ensuring the country can access crucial weather data until the early 2030s.

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Japanese H-IIA rolls out for Launch of Advanced Weather Satellite

November 1, 2016January 28, 2017 Patrick Blau 2931 Views Himawari 9, MHI, Mitsubishi Heavy, Tanegashima

Japan’s H-IIA launch vehicle is set for liftoff from the picturesque Tanegashima Space Center on Wednesday, carrying into orbit the Himawari-9 advanced meteorological satellite.

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Photos: H-IIA Rocket Assembly for Himawari-9 Launch

November 1, 2016 Patrick Blau 2463 Views Himawari 9, MHI, Mitsubishi Heavy, Tanegashima

All Photos: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

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