Japan launched a satellite that is a dual purpose for monitoring greenhouse gases and sea temperature. On Saturday, June 28, 2025, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (Jaxa) organized the 50th and final launch of the H-2A rocket, launching the Gosat-GW satellite of double objective in space. The mission was removed from the Ypshinobu launched complex (LP-1) at the Dasagashima Space Center at 10:03 PM IST in Japan. These satellites have been sent by Japan to inspect the changes in water cycles and greenhouse gases.
Jaxa’s dual objective satellite launch
According For Jacksa, the greenhouse gas and water cycle observation satellite (Gosa-GW) is a very recent and important effort of Japan to learn about the effects of greenhouse gases and changes in the rainy cycle. Gosat-GW The Earth’s orbit with the GOM -W2, which is its predecessor, and launched in 2012, is known as Shizuku, while Gosat -1, launched in 2009, is known as Ibuki. It is equipped with two main devices.
More about Gosat-GW
Gosat-GW is equipped with two main devices, the first is called advanced microwave radiometer (AMSR), and the second is known as the Greenhouse Gas Observation Sensor (TANSO). The pre -water cycle and sea surface temperature will measure ups and downs, while the latter is for monitoring components such as carbon dioxide in the Earth’s atmosphere to measure climate change.
Japan’s H -2A rocket has been able to launch a payload in geostationary orbit around the Earth and revolve around the moon. Jacksa also launched Akatsuki spacecraft in 2010 to study Venus; However, the spacecraft failed to enter the orbit of Venus properly.
Japan’s successful launch operation
Jacksa launched H -2A for the first time in 2001. With its 25 -year operation, the rocket experienced only one failure, leading to a 98% success rate to the spacecraft. After 50 missions, the launch vehicle is now being retired to make way for Japan’s H3 rocket, which offers comparable performances at a very reasonable cost.