Mission Overview
H3-22 launched ALOS-3 (Maiden flight) from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan on March 7, 2023 at 01:37 AM UTC, but the mission ended in failure. The launch was conducted by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, marking the maiden flight of the H3-22 rocket and the first orbital launch of the H3 series. ALOS-3 was intended to reach a Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
The Advanced Land Observing Satellite-3 (ALOS-3) was designed to achieve improved ground resolution and observe a wider swath, providing valuable data for disaster prevention and preparation activities, as well as contributing to the maintenance of precise geospatial information in Japan and developing countries. The satellite aimed to continuously observe land areas globally, capturing data to support research and applications on coastal and land environmental monitoring.