launched from Japan

IGS-2A

Failure
NOV 29200304:33:00 UTC

One of the boosters did not separate during the ascent. Its separation system was destroyed by a hot gas leak from a motor.

As a result, the extra weight prevented the rocket from reaching the desired altitude.

launched from LA-Y / 1 Tanegashima

aboard H2A 2024 into LEO

Payload

IGS-2A

Reconnaissance

last updated May 4, 2026