JAXA is scheduled to launch a H-IIA 202 rocket as part of the GOSAT-GW Mission from LA-Y1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
Last updated: May 10, 2024
Launch Information
Launch Information |
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Launch Vehicle Details |
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| Mission Name | GOSAT-GW |
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| Launch Site | LA-Y1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan |
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| Launch Vehicle | H-IIA 202 |
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| Agency | JAXA |
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| Launch Date | TBD - 2024 |
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GOSAT-GW (Greenhouse Gases Observing Satellite Greenhouse gases and Water cycle), formerly known as GOSAT 3, is JAXAs next-generation satellite to monitor the greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide in the Earths atmosphere. It is the follow on to the GOSAT 2 (Ibuki 2) and GCOM-W (Shizuku) missions.
Launch Vehicle
- H-IIA 202
| Rocket Height | 53.0 m |
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| Fairing Height | 12.0 m |
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| Fairing Diameter | 4.07 m |
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| Strap Ons | 2 |
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| Stages | 2 |
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| Payload To GTO | 4100 Kg |
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| Payload To LEO | 10000 Kg |
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| Launch Mass | 285 T |
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| Thrust | 2260 kN |
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| Payload To SSO | 3600-4400 Kg |
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| Boosters | 2 |
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| Propellant | Liquid Hydrogen |
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Completed Satellite Launches with
H-IIA 202 (JAXA)
