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Communications
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MTSAT-2 (Himawari-7) |
| Client |
Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport |
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| Launch date |
February 18, 2006 |
| Launch vehicle |
H-IIA |
| Launch site |
Tanegashima Space Center |
| Orbit |
Geostationary orbit: 145 deg. |
| Mass |
4,650kg (at launch) |
| Electrical power |
3,410 W |
| Design life |
10 years |
| Responsibilities |
Prime contractor |
| Outline |
The MTSAT-2 is a multi-functional satellite that carries out both an aviation mission, including air traffic control, and a meteorological mission. The purpose of the aviation mission is to improve traffic congestion and safety in the Asia-Pacific region with a next-generation global-scale air traffic safety system made up of communications, navigation, tracking and air traffic control. The purpose of the meteorological mission is to capture, collect and deliver meteorological images and/or data, inheriting and expanding the mission of the GMS-5 which is also currently in service. |
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