
H-IIB Launch Vehicle Flight 2, launching H-II Transfer Vehicle "KOUNOTORI 2" (HTV2), taken by Naritama (NARITA Masahiro)

GLADIS demonstrates co-channel interference mitigation (antenna design) by receiving the AutomaticIdentification System (AIS) vessel tracking signal while simultaneously providing two way communications towidely distributed Maritime Domain Awareness sensor arrays. Lakenheath interfaced with NRL who, in turn, interfaced with NASA and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) for payload operations, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.