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2020 in Japan

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COVID-19 pandemic in Japan
ongoing COVID-19 viral pandemic in Japan
Kounotori 9
cargo resupply spacecraft for the International Space Station
Typhoon Haishen
Pacific typhoon in 2020
2020 in Japan
overview of Japan-related events during the year of 2020
2020 in anime
overview of anime-related events during the year of 2020
JCSAT-17
JCSAT-17 is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Group. The satellite was designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin Space on the LM-2100 platform, and was launched on 18 February 2020 on an Ariane 5. The satellite mainly provides service to Japan and the surrounding regions. Utilizing several S-band transponders with a flexible processor, the satellite has the capability to redirect communications capacity to concentrate on disaster relief efforts or other high-volume events.