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Observation
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Himawari-8, Himawari-9 |
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| Client |
Japan Meteorological Agency |
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| Launch date |
Himawari-8 : October 7, 2014,
Himawari-9 : 2016 |
| Launch vehicle |
H-IIA |
| Launch site |
Tanegashima Space Center |
| Orbit |
Geostationary orbit |
| Mass |
-- |
| Electrical power |
-- |
| Design life |
15 years |
| Responsibilities |
Prime contractor |
| Outline |
Mitsubishi Electric has made a contract with Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) for manufacture of the Japanese Geostationary Meteorological Satellites, Himawari-8 and 9. JMA has been operating the meteorological mission of Himawari-6 and 7, capturing earth images over East Asia and Western Pacific regions, contributing to disaster prevention of the area. JMA is planning to launch Hiamwari-8 and 9 in 2014 and 2016 respectively, succeeding the former satellite Himawari-7. |
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