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ASTRO-E Japanese X-ray observatory spacecraft

Japanese X-ray observatory spacecraft launched on 10 February 2000 that was lost during launch after the M-V-4 first-stage malfunction prevented orbital insertion; the ASTRO-E2 rebuild became Suzaku.

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Aliases
ASTRO-EAstro-EASTRO EM-V-4 ASTRO-E
Family Name
ASTRO-E
Full Name
ASTRO-E Japanese X-ray observatory spacecraft
Roles
observatoryresearch
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
Japanese X-ray observatory spacecraft launched on 10 February 2000 that was lost during launch after the M-V-4 first-stage malfunction prevented orbital insertion; the ASTRO-E2 rebuild became Suzaku.
First Flight Year
2,000
Last Flight Year
2,000

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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:51:54 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:51:54 UTC