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ASTRO-E

The ASTRO-E X-ray astronomy mission was launched on 2000-02-10 aboard M-V-4 from Uchinoura. Its objective was high-energy X-ray astronomy, but a first-stage nozzle malfunction prevented orbital insertion and ended the mission during launch.

ASTRO-E
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ASTRO-EASTRO EM-V-4 ASTRO-E
Name
ASTRO-E
Status
failed

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Description
The ASTRO-E X-ray astronomy mission was launched on 2000-02-10 aboard M-V-4 from Uchinoura. Its objective was high-energy X-ray astronomy, but a first-stage nozzle malfunction prevented orbital insertion and ended the mission during launch.
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No Earth orbit achieved; first-stage malfunction prevented ASTRO-E orbital insertion
End Date
2000-02-10
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Start Date
2000-02-10
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https://www.isas.jaxa.jp/docs/sat/astro-e/prompt_report.html

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August 15, 2026 at 23:26:51 UTC
Updated Time
August 22, 2026 at 14:28:44 UTC
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