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Himawari-8

Himawari-8

Himawari-8 is a Japanese geostationary meteorological satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Launched in 2014, it provides continuous, high-resolution weather monitoring for the Asia-Pacific region from its orbital position over the equator. Equipped with the Advanced Himawari Imager...

9.0 Excellent

apps Top Himawari-8 Alternatives

The top alternative to Himawari-8 in 2026 is GOES-R (GOES-16) with a score of 9.0/10, followed by GOES-18 (8.8) and GOES-T (GOES-18) (8.8).

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GOES-R (GOES-16)

GOES-R (GOES-16)

GOES-16, the first satellite of the GOES-R series, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic...

Geostationary 2010S Weather Noaa
9.0 Excellent
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GOES-18

GOES-18

GOES-18 is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and...

Geostationary 2020S Weather Noaa
8.8 Great
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GOES-T (GOES-18)

GOES-T (GOES-18)

GOES-18, originally known as GOES-T, is a geostationary weather satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospher...

Geostationary 2020S Weather Noaa
8.8 Great
4
GOES-19

GOES-19

GOES-19 is the fourth and final satellite in the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R-series, launched in...

Geostationary 2020S Weather Noaa
8.7 Great
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Himawari-9

Himawari-9

Himawari-9 is a geostationary meteorological satellite operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Launched in 2016, it...

Japan Geostationary 2010S Weather
8.7 Great
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NOAA-20

NOAA-20

NOAA-20 is a polar-orbiting environmental monitoring satellite operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administ...

2010S Weather Noaa Polar Orbit
8.6 Great
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ALOS-2

ALOS-2

ALOS-2 (Advanced Land Observing Satellite-2) is a Japanese Earth observation satellite operated by JAXA and launched in...

Japan 2010S Jaxa Sar
8.6 Great
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Metop-B

Metop-B

Metop-B is the second satellite in the EUMETSAT Polar System, launched on September 17, 2012 aboard a Soyuz rocket from...

Europe 2010S Weather Polar Orbit
8.3 Great
9
Metop-C

Metop-C

Metop-C is a meteorological satellite launched in November 2018 from French Guiana, serving as the third and final compo...

Europe 2010S Weather Polar Orbit
8.2 Great
10
Meteosat-11

Meteosat-11

Meteosat-11 is an EUMETSAT second-generation (MSG) geostationary weather satellite launched on July 15, 2015 aboard an A...

Europe Geostationary 2010S Weather
8.1 Great
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ViaSat-1

ViaSat-1

ViaSat-1 was a Ka-band geostationary broadband communications satellite launched on October 19, 2011 aboard a Proton roc...

Geostationary Broadband 2010S Ka Band
8.1 Great
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Meteosat-10

Meteosat-10

Meteosat-10 is a European weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT and launched in July 2012. It is part of the Meteosat S...

Europe Geostationary 2010S Weather
8.0 Great
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Inmarsat-5 F1

Inmarsat-5 F1

Inmarsat-5 F1 is a commercial communications satellite launched in December 2013 by International Launch Services aboard...

Geostationary 2010S Communications Ka Band
7.9 Good
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Meteosat-9

Meteosat-9

Meteosat-9 is a second-generation spin-stabilized geostationary weather satellite operated by EUMETSAT and launched in 2...

Europe Geostationary 2000S Weather
7.7 Good
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QZSS-3 (Michibiki-3)

QZSS-3 (Michibiki-3)

QZSS-3 (Michibiki-3) is a geostationary satellite launched by Japan in 2017 as part of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System...

Navigation Geostationary 2010S Jaxa
7.7 Good
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Fengyun-3D

Fengyun-3D

Fengyun-3D is a Chinese polar-orbiting meteorological satellite launched in 2017 by the China National Space Administrat...

China 2010S Weather Cma
7.7 Good
17
Elektro-L No.2

Elektro-L No.2

Elektro-L No.2 is a Russian geostationary meteorological satellite launched on December 11, 2015, aboard a Proton-M rock...

Russia Geostationary 2010S Weather
7.1 Good
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Elektro-L No.1

Elektro-L No.1

Elektro-L No.1 is a Russian geostationary meteorological satellite launched in January 2011 from the Baikonur Cosmodrome...

Russia Geostationary 2010S Weather
7.0 Good
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SKY Perfect JSAT-16

SKY Perfect JSAT-16

Japanese geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT, launched in 2017, providing broadband and...

Japan Geostationary 2010S Communications
6.9 Fair
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GOES-17

GOES-17

GOES-17 is a NOAA geostationary weather satellite launched in 2018 as the second spacecraft in the GOES-R series. Its ma...

Geostationary 2010S Weather Noaa
6.6 Fair

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GOES-R (GOES-16)
GOES-R (GOES-16)
Satellite Geostationary 2010S Weather
9.0 Excellent Same Compare
GOES-18
GOES-18
Satellite Geostationary 2020S Weather
8.8 Great -0.2 Compare
GOES-T (GOES-18)
GOES-T (GOES-18)
Satellite Geostationary 2020S Weather
8.8 Great -0.2 Compare
GOES-19
GOES-19
Satellite Geostationary 2020S Weather
8.7 Great -0.3 Compare
Himawari-9
Himawari-9
Satellite Japan Geostationary 2010S
8.7 Great -0.3 Compare
NOAA-20
NOAA-20
Satellite 2010S Weather Noaa
8.6 Great -0.4 Compare
ALOS-2
ALOS-2
Satellite Japan 2010S Jaxa
8.6 Great -0.4 Compare
Metop-B
Metop-B
Satellite Europe 2010S Weather
8.3 Great -0.7 Compare
Metop-C
Metop-C
Satellite Europe 2010S Weather
8.2 Great -0.8 Compare
Meteosat-11
Meteosat-11
Satellite Europe Geostationary 2010S
8.1 Great -0.9 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to Himawari-8?
The top alternatives to Himawari-8 in 2026 include GOES-R (GOES-16), GOES-18, GOES-T (GOES-18), GOES-19, Himawari-9. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Himawari-8 compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Himawari-8 scores 9.0/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Himawari-8 worth it in 2026?
Himawari-8 scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Satellite category. However, alternatives like GOES-R (GOES-16) may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to Himawari-8?
Several alternatives to Himawari-8 offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Himawari-8?
Common reasons users look for Himawari-8 alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Himawari-8 are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Himawari-8 in the Satellite category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Himawari-8 alternative has the highest rating?
GOES-R (GOES-16) currently holds the highest rating among Himawari-8 alternatives with a score of 9.0/10.
Can I use GOES-R (GOES-16) instead of Himawari-8?
GOES-R (GOES-16) is one of the top-rated alternatives to Himawari-8. While they serve similar purposes in the Satellite space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Himawari-8?
Pricing varies among Himawari-8 alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Satellite category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Himawari-8 alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Himawari-8 vs GOES-R (GOES-16): which is better?
Himawari-8 scores 9.0/10 while GOES-R (GOES-16) scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Himawari-8 vs GOES-18: which is better?
Himawari-8 scores 9.0/10 while GOES-18 scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Himawari-8 vs GOES-T (GOES-18): which is better?
Himawari-8 scores 9.0/10 while GOES-T (GOES-18) scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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