Japan is about to launch a global disaster observation satellite

Japan is scheduled to launch a satellite observing the Earth on May 24, to use it to investigate the damage caused by natural disasters and changes affecting tropical rain forests.

Advanced ground observation satellite 2 (ALOS-2) will be put into orbit by Japanese H-IIA missiles, scheduled to leave the launch platform at 10 am on May 24 (Vietnam time), guide AFP from Japan Space Exploration Agency (JAXA) said on 21/5.

ALOS-2 will be able to record the remaining traces of natural disasters, as well as monitor the recovery process afterwards.

This mission is quite important for Japan, the country often suffers from natural disasters while on the Pacific fire belt, witnessing 20% ​​of major earthquakes felt by humans occur each year.

A wave of Japanese reconnaissance satellites at Tanegashima Space Center - (Photo: AFP)

The horrifying memory of the people of the country is also bold with the 9-magnitude earthquake that caused a deadly tsunami in March 2011, devastating the northern shore along the Pacific Ocean and creating a county crisis. Bad Fukushima.

In addition to the earthquake, this volcanic archipelago country must constantly suffer from heavy storms. AFP leads scientists' prediction that Mount Siu is likely to erupt soon.

Also according to AFP, ALOS-2 will perform a different task with Japanese spy satellites currently on orbit to track the military moves of some countries, such as North Korea.

The new satellite, also known as Daichi-2 , will conduct a detailed examination of the status quo on Earth, JAXA project director Shinichi Suzuki said in a statement.

Daichi-2 will collect data related to the crustal variation, as well as the impact of floods and landslides, Suzuki said.

According to JAXA, satellites will be equipped with special radars to observe the planet's surface, even in dark conditions, in bad weather and can even "see through" lush forest areas.

The Japanese space agency also plans to use Daichi-2 to study tropical forests, areas that are difficult to observe because thick clouds often cover them. New satellites will also be used to monitor polar ice conditions.