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CORONAS-F solar observatory spacecraft

Russian solar observatory spacecraft that measured solar flares, the solar corona, solar radiation, and solar-terrestrial phenomena from near-Earth orbit.

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CORONAS-FCORONAS-Foton predecessorKORONAS-FComplex Orbital Observations Near-Earth of Activity of the Sun-F
Family Name
CORONAS-F
Full Name
CORONAS-F solar observatory spacecraft
Roles
orbiterobservatoryresearch
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

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Description
Russian solar observatory spacecraft that measured solar flares, the solar corona, solar radiation, and solar-terrestrial phenomena from near-Earth orbit.
First Flight Year
2,001
Last Flight Year
2,005
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Creation Time
August 13, 2026 at 23:58:57 UTC
Updated Time
August 14, 2026 at 21:50:37 UTC