H3-22 | VEP 4, CE-SAT-1E & TIRSAT

The H3-22 mission, scheduled for launch on February 17, 2024, at 00:22:55 UTC, will carry a payload consisting of the VEP 4 (Vegetation and Environment Processor 4), CE-SAT-1E, and TIRSAT satellites. VEP 4 is a Japanese Earth observation satellite designed to monitor vegetation health and environmental changes. CE-SAT-1E is a commercial Earth observation satellite providing high-resolution imagery. TIRSAT is an experimental satellite testing the use of a thermoelectric converter for power generation. This mission marks the fourth test flight of the H3 rocket, a new launch vehicle developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. The H3-22 mission will demonstrate the rocket's capabilities in achieving a Sun-Synchronous Orbit, a critical milestone for the vehicle's commercial and scientific applications.

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