
The Advanced Earth Observing Satellite-II (ADEOS-II) was launched by H-IIA Launch Vehicle No. 4 (H-IIA F4) at 10:31 a.m. on December 14, 2002 (Japan Standard Time) from the Tanegashima Space Center. The initial azimuth of H-IIA F4 was 122 degrees.
| Model | H2A202 |
|---|---|
| Launch Date | 12/14/2002 10:31 (JST) |
| Launch Site | H-IIA Launch Complex at Tanegashima Space Center |
| Payload | Advanced Earth Observation Satellite-II "Midori II"(ADEOS-II) Engineering Test Satellite "Micro-LabSat" Whale Ecology Observation Satellite(WEOS) Federation Satellite(FedSat) |