ALOS-2 (Daichi-2)

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Short answer

ALOS-2 uses radar to map land and disasters for Japan. It helps after earthquakes, floods, and volcanic events.

Launch date
2014-05-24
Status
operational
NORAD ID
39766
Orbit
SSO
Purpose
earth_observation
Operator
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency