H-2's Fourth Mission

The fourth H-2 launch is to carry the largest scientific observatory Japan has ever developed. The Advanced Earth Observation Satellite (Adeos-1) will weigh 7,800 lb. at liftoff and has a basic modular shape of 13 X 13 X 23 ft.. With deployment of its solar panel and antennas for the NASA...

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