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2026
Japan launches H3 No. 9 rocket carrying Michibiki No. 7 satellite
Japan launched the H3 No. 9 rocket from JAXA's Tanegashima Space Center on August 11, 2026, carrying the Michibiki No. 7 satellite, which reached its planned orbit about 30 minutes later. It was the first H3 unit carrying a practical-use satellite since a launch failure last December.
2021
Inmarsat launches its first I-6 satellite
Inmarsat confirmed that Mitsubishi Heavy Industries successfully launched its first Inmarsat-6 satellite, I-6 F1, on 22 December.
2021
Astroscale and MHI announce space sustainability cooperation
Astroscale and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announced an MoU to cooperate on active debris removal and other projects to improve space environmental protection, including on-orbit servicing.
2019
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries announces plan to acquire Siemens’ stake in Primetals
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries said it would acquire Siemens’ 49% stake in Primetals, with closing anticipated in early 2020. The transaction would make Mitsubishi the sole owner of Primetals.