Japan

122 satellites and probes

Spacecraft	Launch	Operator	Launch vehicle
LRE	August 29, 2001	—	H-IIA
ASTRO-E	February 10, 2000	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, National Aeronautics and Space Administration	M-V
COMETS	February 21, 1998	National Space Development Agency	H-II
Kiku-7 Chaser	November 27, 1997	National Space Development Agency	H-II
Kiku-7 Target	November 27, 1997	National Space Development Agency	H-II
HALCA	February 12, 1997	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-V
ADEOS I	August 17, 1996	National Space Development Agency	H-II
HYFLEX	February 11, 1996	National Space Development Agency	J-I
Space Flyer Unit	March 18, 1995	National Space Development Agency	H-II
Kiku-6	August 28, 1994	National Space Development Agency	H-II
Myojo	February 3, 1994	National Space Development Agency	H-II
OREX	February 3, 1994	National Space Development Agency	H-II
HITEN	January 24, 1990	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-3S2
Akebono	February 21, 1989	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-3S2
Kiku-5	August 27, 1987	National Space Development Agency	H-I
Ohzora	February 14, 1984	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-3S
Kiku-4	September 3, 1982	National Space Development Agency	N-I
Kiku-3	February 11, 1981	National Space Development Agency	N-II
Jikiken	September 16, 1978	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-3H
Kyokko	February 4, 1978	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-3H
Kiku-2	February 23, 1977	National Space Development Agency	N-I
ISS 1	February 29, 1976	—	N-I
Kiku-1	September 9, 1975	National Space Development Agency	N-I
Denpa	August 19, 1972	Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	M-4S
LiteBIRD	2036	Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Institute of Space and Astronautical Science	—
Lunar Polar Exploration rover	2028	Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency	H3 Launch Vehicle