Launches from Tanegashima Space Center.

Japan's primary spaceport on a small island south of Kyushu. Hosts JAXA's H3 (operational since 2024) and the retired H-IIA / H-IIB. Geographic constraint: only ~190 launches per year are allowed due to fishing-rights agreements.

Tracked from orbit by JMA Himawari-9 (140.7E). LaunchDetect confirms every launch from Tanegashima Space Center within 30 to 90 seconds of ignition from independent thermal infrared satellite imagery.

Spaceport facts

LocationAsia-Pacific (Japan)
CountryJP
Latitude30.4014°
Longitude130.9744°
OperatorsJAXA, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Active vehiclesH3, H-IIA, H-IIB
LaunchDetect satelliteJMA Himawari-9 (140.7E)
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