Japan's ALOS-4 Earth Observation Satellite Launch

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Japan launched the Advanced Land Observation Satellite-4 "DAICHI-4" (ALOS-4) on July 1, 2024.

An Overview of the News

• The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center using the third flight of the H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F3).

• This marked the third successful deployment of the H3 system.

• ALOS-4 is designed for earth observation and was deployed into orbit from off the coast of Kyushu, Japan.

• This launch marks a significant advancement in Japan's space exploration efforts, focusing on enhanced earth observation capabilities.

ALOS-4 Features:

• ALOS-4 succeeds DAICHI-2 (ALOS-2) and expands its observation range significantly. Japan will continue to operate both satellites concurrently.

• It features an infrared sensor developed by Japan's defense ministry, primarily designed for earth observation, disaster response data collection, and cartography.

• Equipped with an infrared sensor, the satellite has capabilities for monitoring military activities such as missile launches.

About H3 Rocket System:

• Developed by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) in collaboration with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.

• Designed as a cost-effective successor to the H-IIA launch system, capable of carrying a 6.5 metric ton payload into space.

• Each launch costs approximately 5 billion Japanese Yen (JPY) or USD 33 million.

About JAXA

• Established- 2003

• President- Yamakawa Hiroshi

• Headquarters- Chofu City, Japan

Japan

• Capital: Tokyo

• King: Prince Naruhito (The reign of the 126th king will be known as 'Riwa'.)

• Prime Minister: Fumio Kishida

• Currency: Japanese Yen

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