Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)

Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launched on 26 February 2005, 09:25 UTC on a H-IIA from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R).

NameHimawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)
Launch time (UTC)26 February 2005, 09:25 UTC
VehicleH-IIA
Launch siteTanegashima Space Center, Japan
CompanyJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
OutcomeSuccess
PayloadsHimawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

Questions

When did Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launch?
Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launched on 26 February 2005, 09:25 UTC.
What rocket launched Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)?
Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launched on a H-IIA.
Where did Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launch from?
Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R) launched from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What was the outcome of Himawari-6 (MTSAT-1R)?
The recorded outcome is Success.

Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.