Japan unveils control center for newest weather satellite

Japan unveils control center for newest weather satellite

The Japan Meteorological Agency shows the press a satellite control center in Ebetsu on Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido on June 17, 2015, prior to the start of operations on July 7 of Himawari-8, the newest weather satellite launched in October 2014. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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