Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)

Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) launched on 18 February 2006, 06:27 UTC on a H-IIA from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan. The recorded outcome is Success. Payloads: Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2).

NameHimawari-7 (MTSAT-2)
Launch time (UTC)18 February 2006, 06:27 UTC
VehicleH-IIA
Launch siteTanegashima Space Center, Japan
CompanyJapan Aerospace Exploration Agency
OutcomeSuccess
PayloadsHimawari-7 (MTSAT-2)
OrbitGeostationary Transfer Orbit

Questions

When did Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) launch?
Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) launched on 18 February 2006, 06:27 UTC.
What rocket launched Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)?
Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) launched on a H-IIA.
Where did Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) launch from?
Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2) launched from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
What was the outcome of Himawari-7 (MTSAT-2)?
The recorded outcome is Success.

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

Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.