日本成功发射了搭载政府卫星进行情报收集的H2A火箭。 Japan launched an H2A rocket with a government satellite for intelligence gathering successfully.

1月12日，日本成功发射了搭载政府情报收集卫星（又称光学卫星）的H2A火箭。 On January 12, Japan successfully launched an H2A rocket carrying a government intelligence-gathering satellite, also known as an optical satellite. 此次发射是东京快速增强军事能力的侦察行动的一部分。 This launch is part of Tokyo's reconnaissance effort to rapidly build up its military capability. 该卫星即使在恶劣天气下也能捕捉图像，是日本计划建立一个由 10 颗卫星组成的网络的一部分，以发现可能的导弹发射并提供早期预警。 The satellite can capture images even in severe weather and is part of Japan's plan to set up a network of 10 satellites to spot and provide early warning for possible missile launches.