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Satellite Fact Sheet
GMS 2
Also called Himawari 2
General
Designation
12677 / 81076A
Launch date
10 Aug 1981
Country of origin
Japan
Mission
Meteorology
Geostationary orbit
140°E
Launch vehicle
N2
End of life
Out of service
yes
Technical data
Specifications
Payload
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