Japanese Payload Launches

2008 – Japan Launch, Payload

Japan, after conducting a high of ## orbital launches in 2006, performed ## orbital ## in 2008. Japan is developing an enhanced version of its H-II vehicle, the H-IIB, designed…

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2011 – Japan Launch Efforts – Snapshot

The Japanese space program continued operations at its usual pace with three launches in 2011. The first launch occurred in January and sent the second H-II Transfer Vehicle (HTV) to…

2010 – Japan’s Launch Efforts – Snapshot

Japan conducted two successful launches of its H-IIA rocket, compared with three launches in 2009. The Japanese space program was also able to end a launch window restriction at its…

2009 – Japan Launch and Payload – Snapshot

In contrast to countries that fill various space-launch niches with an array of different rocket types, Japan has chosen to focus its rocket development efforts by progressively enhancing and refining…

Orbital Payload Launch

2008 – Japan Launch, Payload