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Advanced Earth Observing Satellite (ADEOS/Midori) spacecraft

Japan’s Advanced Earth Observing Satellite, called Midori, was an international Earth-environment research platform launched in 1996 to collect global observations of atmosphere, ocean, land, and climate; a solar-array failure ended operations on June 30, 1997.

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ADEOSMidoriAdvanced Earth Observing SatelliteADEOS-IMidori spacecraft
Family Name
ADEOS/Midori
Full Name
Advanced Earth Observing Satellite (ADEOS/Midori) spacecraft
Roles
orbiterearth_observationresearchtechnology_demonstrator
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
Japan’s Advanced Earth Observing Satellite, called Midori, was an international Earth-environment research platform launched in 1996 to collect global observations of atmosphere, ocean, land, and climate; a solar-array failure ended operations on June 30, 1997.
First Flight Year
1,996
Last Flight Year
1,997
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 05:21:55 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:19:59 UTC