Akari (ASTRO-F) Infrared Astronomical Satellite
Akari (ASTRO-F) was a JAXA infrared astronomical satellite, launched in 2006 to survey the universe in infrared wavelengths.
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Identity
- Family Name
- Akari
- Full Name
- Akari (ASTRO-F) Infrared Astronomical Satellite
- Roles
- observatory
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Akari (ASTRO-F) was a JAXA infrared astronomical satellite, launched in 2006 to survey the universe in infrared wavelengths.
- First Flight Year
- 2,006
- Last Flight Year
- 2,011
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- Creation Time
- August 12, 2026 at 19:08:42 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 12, 2026 at 21:05:08 UTC