| Satellite Spacecraft |
Launch Date |
Mission |
| Micro-LabSat |
12/14/2002 |
A small research satellite to establish small satellite spin bus technologies
and offer opportunities for space verification |
| Midori-II (ADEOS-II) |
2/4/2002 |
An earth observation satellite observing the changes in water on the earth,
biological systems, and the ozone layer |
| TSUBASA (MDS-1) |
2/24/2002 |
A satellite to verify necessary technologies in the space with three key
words, faster, less expensive, and more reliable |
| NOZOMI (PLANET-B) |
7/4/1998 |
Mars orbiter. Martian atmosphere and its interaction with solar wind |
| Kakehashi (COMET) |
2/21/1998 |
A communication engineering satellite that conducted the largest scaled
communication experiments and function verification in subrecurrent orbit |
| KIKU-7 (ETS-VII) |
11/28/1997 |
An engineering satellite acquiring data on rendezvous docking and
communication equipment using data relay satellites. |
| HALCA (MUSES-B) |
2/12/1997 |
Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) for radio astronomy |
| Midori (ADEOS) |
8/17/1996 |
An earth observation satellite acquiring global-scale observation data such as
maritime meteorological conditions, atmospheric ozone, and gases that promote global warming |
| Himawari-5 (GMS-5) |
3/18/1995 |
Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| SFU |
3/18/1995 |
Unmanned space platform for space experiments in engineering and science |
| KIKU-6 (ETS-VI) |
8/28/1994 |
An engineering test satellite to establish the three-axis stabilization
technology for 2-ton class geostationary satellites. |
| ASCA (ASTRO-D) |
2/20/1993 |
X-ray observatory. Detailed X-ray images of high-energy sources |
| FUYO-1 (JERS-1) |
2/11/1992 |
An earth observation satellite whose primary objective was to gather data on
global land masses while conducting observations for land surveys, agricultural-forestry-fisheries,
enviromnental protection, disaster prevention and coastal surveillance. |
| YOHKOH (SOLAR-A) |
8/30/1991 |
High-resolution imaging of solar flares during solar maximum period |
| Yuri-3b (BS-3b) |
8/25/1991 |
An experimental satellites for the direct satellite broadcast to ordinary
household |
| Yuri-3a (BS-3a) |
8/28/1990 |
An experimental satellites for the direct satellite broadcast to ordinary
household |
| ORIZURU (DEBUT) |
2/7/1990 |
Tether for the microgravity environment/Verification of the major mechanical
elements of the boomerang satellite |
| Momo-1b (MOS-1b) |
2/7/1990 |
Marine observation satellite for more effective natural resource utilization
and for environmental protection |
| HITEN (MUSES-A) |
1/24/1990 |
Lunar swing-by orbiting technique demonstration |
| Himawari-4 (GMS-4) |
9/6/1989 |
Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| Sakura-3b (CS-3b) |
9/16/1988 |
Practical communication satellite system |
| Sakura-3a (CS-3a) |
2/19/1988 |
Practical communication satellite system |
| KIKU-5 (ETS-V) |
8/27/1987 |
An engineering test satellite to establish three-axis stabilized satellite
technology and to perform mobile communication experiments. |
| Momo-1 (MOS-1) |
2/19/1987 |
Japan's first marine observation satellite for more effective natural resource
utilization and for environmental protection |
| GINGA (ASTRO-C) |
2/5/1987 |
X-ray observation of active galactic nuclei and various high-energy sources
|
| JINDAI (MABES) |
8/13/1986 |
Magnetic Bearing Flywheel Experimental System |
| Yuri-2b (BS-2b) |
2/12/1986 |
An experimental satellites for direct satellite broadcasts to ordinary
households. |
| SUISEI (PLANET-A) |
8/19/1985 |
Observation of Halley's Comet. Interplanetary space plasma observation |
| SAKIGAKE
(MS-T5) |
1/8/1985 |
Demonstration of interplanetary flight engineering |
| Himawari-3 (GMS-3) |
8/3/1984 |
Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| OHZORA (EXOS-C) |
2/14/1984 |
Upper atmosphere exploration |
| Yuri-2a (BS-2a) |
1/23/1984 |
An experimental satellites for the direct satellite broadcast to ordinary
household |
| Sakura-2b (CS-2b) |
8/6/1983 |
Practical communication satellite system |
| TENMA (ASTRO-B) |
2/20/1983 |
Observation of X-ray stars, galaxies, y-ray bursts, soft X-ray nebulae |
| Sakura-2a (CS-2a) |
2/4/1983 |
Practical communication satellite system |
| KIKU-4 (ETS-III) |
9/3/1982 |
An engineering test satellite that verifies the three-axis attitude control
and deployable solar panels,and tests the active-type thermal control and ion engine operations. |
| Himawari-2 (GMS-2) |
8/11/1981 |
Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| HINOTORI
(ASTRO-A) |
2/21/1981 |
Solar flare imaging by hard X-rays. Solar particle measurement. |
| KIKU-3 (ETS-IV) |
2/11/1981 |
An engineering test satellite confirming N-II launch vehicle capability to the
launching of 350-kg class satellites and testing of on-board equipment. |
| Ayame-2 (ECS-b) |
2/22/1980 |
An experimental geostationary communication satellite that carried out
milliwave communication experiments. (auxiliary) |
| TANSEI-4
(MS-T4) |
2/17/1980 |
Launch verification and engineering |
| HAKUCHO (CORSA-b) |
2/21/1979 |
X-ray observation of high-energy sources in the universe |
| Ayame (ECS) |
2/6/1979 |
An experimental geostationary communication satellite that carried out
milliwave communication experiments. |
| JIKIKEN (EXOS-B) |
9/16/1978 |
Geomagnetic field exploration. Plasma density, wave particle interaction |
| Yuri (BS) |
4/8/1978 |
Practical communication satellite system |
| KYOKKO (EXOS-A) |
2/24/1978 |
Aurora observation. Imaging aurora from orbit and associated measurement |
| UME-2 (ISS-b) |
2/16/1978 |
Practical satellite that observed the ionosphere. |
| Sakura (CS) |
12/15/1977 |
An experimental satellite to realize a practical communication satellite system. |
| Himawari (GMS) |
7/14/1977 |
Geostationary Meteorological Satellite |
| KIKU-2 (ETS-II) |
2/23/1977 |
The first Japanese geostationary satellite for engineering tests. |
| TANSEI-3 (MS-T3) |
2/19/1977 |
Launch verification and satellite engineering |
| UME (ISS) |
2/29/1976 |
The first Japanese practical satellite that observed the ionosphere. |
| KIKU-1 (ETS-I) |
9/9/1975 |
It verifies the functions of both the satellite technology and N-I Launch Vehicle capability. |
| TAIYO (SRATS) |
2/24/1975 |
Observation of solar X-rays and solar UV radiation. |
| TANSEI-2 (MS-T2) |
2/16/1974 |
Launch verification and satellite engineering. |
| DENPA (REXS) |
8/9/1972 |
Measurement of plasma waves, plasma density, electron flux, etc. |
| SHINSEI |
9/28/1971 |
Observation of ionosphere, cosmic rays, etc. |
| TANSEI (MS-T1) |
2/16/1971 |
Satellite flight environment measurement and engineering tests. |
| OHSUMI |
2/11/1970 |
Launcher verification. |
