ASCA (ASTRO-D) X-ray Astronomy Satellite
ASCA (ASTRO-D) was a JAXA X-ray astronomy satellite launched in 1993 to observe high-energy phenomena across the universe.
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Identity
- Family Name
- ASCA
- Full Name
- ASCA (ASTRO-D) X-ray Astronomy Satellite
- Roles
- observatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- ASCA (ASTRO-D) was a JAXA X-ray astronomy satellite launched in 1993 to observe high-energy phenomena across the universe.
- First Flight Year
- 1,993
- Last Flight Year
- 2,001
- Operator
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass
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- Creation Time
- August 12, 2026 at 19:04:36 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:55:27 UTC