Success October 29, 2018 • 12:08 AM UTC

H-IIA 202 | KhalifaSat & GOSAT-2

H-IIA • H-II

Launch ID
7132c569-0eac-46da-a013-73a488d27e1d
Rocket
H-IIA
Type
H-II
Coordinates
30.401°, 130.978°
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ℹ️ Official Details

KhalifaSat is an Earth observation satellite for UAE. KhalifaSat will provide high-resolution imagery of Earth to be used for various purposes, including urban planning, change monitoring, area classification, monitoring environmental change and aiding relief efforts for natural disasters. GOSAT 2 (Greenhouse gases Observing SATellite 2) is a Japanese satellite dedicated to greenhouse gas measurement from space. It's a follow on to the GOSAT mission and includes such improvements as an ability to gather more precise data and monitor carbon monoxide concentrations.