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N8F (Himawari-2)

N8F launched the GMS-2 geostationary meteorological satellite, named Himawari-2, from Tanegashima Space Center on 11 August 1981.

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N8F launch vehicleHimawari-2 launch vehicleGMS-2 launch vehicle
Name
N8F (Himawari-2)
Status
retired

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Description
N8F launched the GMS-2 geostationary meteorological satellite, named Himawari-2, from Tanegashima Space Center on 11 August 1981.
First Flight Date
1981-08-11
Manufacturer
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Creation Time
July 13, 2026 at 12:14:27 UTC
Updated Time
July 22, 2026 at 20:04:46 UTC

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Last Flight Date
1981-08-11
Search Name
N8F (Himawari-2) N8F launch vehicle Himawari-2 launch vehicle GMS-2 launch vehicle
Serial Number
N8F
Vehicle Code
N8F