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Himawari-8

active

Orbit: GEOLaunched 10/7/2014

Technical Specifications

Verified technical details

Dry Mass: 1300 kg
Total Mass: 3500 kg
Power: Unknown
Design Life: Unknown

Stakeholders

Operator

Japan Meteorological Agency

Manufacturer

Mitsubishi Electric Corporation

Launch Mission

Himawari 8

10/7/2014