H-IIA

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H-IIA (H-2A) is a retired Japanese expendable launch system that was developed and operated by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in collaboration with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It was primarily used to launch satellites into geostationary orbit, interplanetary probes, and Earth observation missions. Notable payloads launched by the H-IIA include Akatsuki, a Venus climate orbiter, and the Emirates Mars Mission, which was launched toward Mars in July 2020. All launches were conducted from the Tanegashima Space Center.

Artefacts at Tsukuba Space Center exhibition hallArtefacts at Tsukuba Space Center exhibition hall
Artefacts at Tsukuba Space Center exhibition hallArtefacts at Tsukuba Space Center exhibition hall
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Artefacts at Tsukuba Space Center exhibition hallArtefacts at Tsukuba Space Center exhibition hall
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JAXA H-II A - NASA HQ Library Artifact and Miniature Collection (8393160631)JAXA H-II A - NASA HQ Library Artifact and Miniature Collection (8393160631)
The H-IIA Rocket F34 core body unveiled to the press. The F34 is for QZS-2.The H-IIA Rocket F34 core body unveiled to the press. The F34 is for QZS-2.
The H-IIA Rocket F34 core body unveiled to the press. The F34 is for QZS-2.The H-IIA Rocket F34 core body unveiled to the press. The F34 is for QZS-2.
The H-IIA Rocket F34 core body unveiled to the press. The F34 is for QZS-2.The H-IIA Rocket F34 core body unveiled to the press. The F34 is for QZS-2.