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Observation
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ALOS-2 |
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| Client |
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
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| Launch date |
May 24, 2014 |
| Launch vehicle |
H-IIA |
| Launch site |
Tanegashima Space Center |
| Orbit |
628km (sun-synchronous sub-recurrent orbit) |
| Mass |
Approx. 2,000kg |
| Electrical power |
5,300W |
| Design life |
5 years |
| Responsibilities |
Prime contractor |
| Outline |
Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS)-2 is continuing the mission of its predecessor, ALOS. Equipped with the world's most advanced L-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), it features improved resolution and a wider observation range than ALOS. It is expected to contribute significantly to earth observation in the areas of disaster monitoring, forest monitoring, environmental protection and resource exploration. |
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