Communication, Meteorology satellite built by Mitsubishi Electric (prime), Boeing for Japanese Ministry of Transport Civil Aviation Bureau & Meteorological Agency, Japan. Launched 2006. Used the DS-2000 bus. Launched 2006.
AKA: Himawari 7. First Launch: 2006-02-18. Last Launch: 2006-02-18. Number: 1 . Gross mass: 4,650 kg (10,250 lb).