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Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS/Daichi) spacecraft

JAXA’s Advanced Land Observing Satellite, called Daichi, was launched in 2006 for global land observation, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and mapping; it operated beyond its design life until a power-generation anomaly ended operations in May 2011.

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ALOSDaichiAdvanced Land Observing SatelliteDaichi spacecraft
Family Name
ALOS/Daichi
Full Name
Advanced Land Observing Satellite (ALOS/Daichi) spacecraft
Roles
orbiterearth_observationresearch
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
JAXA’s Advanced Land Observing Satellite, called Daichi, was launched in 2006 for global land observation, disaster response, environmental monitoring, and mapping; it operated beyond its design life until a power-generation anomaly ended operations in May 2011.
First Flight Year
2,006
Last Flight Year
2,011
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Creation Time
August 14, 2026 at 05:24:34 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 18:48:06 UTC