Japan launches Optical 8 satellite to track DPRK missile launches
Technology
The Optical 8 reconnaissance satellite has been launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Corporation to monitor DPRK missile launches and assess the effects of natural disasters.
Japan has launched its new Optical 8 reconnaissance satellite, which will replace the Optical 6 satellite launched in 2018, which is nearing the end of its lifespan. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched the Radar 7 satellite from the same series early last year.
Some of Japan's reconnaissance satellites transmit images of the Earth's surface using optical sensors, while others gather information using radar.
Optical 8 was launched using an H-2A rocket, which was the 48th launch. Two more launches are planned, after which the rocket will be replaced by a new H3 launcher.
Some of Japan's reconnaissance satellites transmit images of the Earth's surface using optical sensors, while others gather information using radar.
Optical 8 was launched using an H-2A rocket, which was the 48th launch. Two more launches are planned, after which the rocket will be replaced by a new H3 launcher.
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