Spacecraft Operation Status
Himawari-8
Position: 140.7°E lon.
Observation Status: Standby
DCS Status: Standby
Himawari-9
Position: 140.7°E lon.
Observation Status: Operational
DCS Status: Operational
Observation Schedule
| Satellite | Operation Started | Operation End |
|---|---|---|
| GMS | 6 April 1978 | 21 December 1981 |
| GMS-2 | 21 December 1981 | 27 September 1984 |
| GMS-3 | 27 September 1984 | 14 December 1989 |
| GMS-4 | 14 December 1989 | 21 June 1995 |
| GMS-5 | 21 June 1995 | 22 May 2003 |
| GOES-9 | 22 May 2003 | 28 June 2005 |
| MTSAT-1R | 28 June 2005 | 1 July 2010 |
| MTSAT-2 | 1 July 2010 | 7 July 2015 |
| Himawari-8 | 7 July 2015 | 13 December 2022 |
| Himawari-9 | 13 December 2022 |
The period in the table above shows the operation period as the primary satellite.
Reference "History page" to the operation of GOES-9.