Japan's H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Japan's H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite |
| Agency | Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) |
| Satellite | Michibiki No. 6 |
| Launch Site | Tanegashima Space Center, Kagoshima Prefecture |
| Launch Date & Time | Sunday, 5:30 p.m. |
| Orbit | Successfully placed into target orbit |
| Satellite Series | Michibiki (7 satellites planned for fiscal 2025) |
| Satellite Length | 19 meters (with solar panels deployed) |
| Satellite Weight | 1.9 tons |
| Development Cost | ¥100 billion (Michibiki No. 6 & 2 future satellites) |
| Rocket Development | JAXA & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries |