Multi-Functional Transport Satellite - MTSAT-2

MTSAT-2

MTSAT-2 (also known as Himawari 7) successfully launched on February 18, 2006 and is positioned at 145° East. The weather functions of MTSAT-2 were put into hibernation until the end of MTSAT-1R’s life (5 years from launch). The transportation and communication functions of MTSAT-2 will be utilized prior to that time.

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