Communication, Meteorology, Navigation satellite built by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L) for Japanese Ministry of Transport Civil Aviation Bureau & Meteorological Agency, Japan. Launched 1999 - 2005. Used the SSL-1300 bus. Launched 1999-2005.
AKA: Himawari 6. First Launch: 1999-11-15. Last Launch: 2005-02-26. Number: 2 . Gross mass: 2,900 kg (6,300 lb).