Ginga (ASTRO-C) X-ray Astronomy Satellite
Ginga (ASTRO-C) was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite launched in 1987 to study high-energy sources across the universe.
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Identity
- Family Name
- Ginga
- Full Name
- Ginga (ASTRO-C) X-ray Astronomy Satellite
- Roles
- observatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Ginga (ASTRO-C) was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite launched in 1987 to study high-energy sources across the universe.
- First Flight Year
- 1,987
- Last Flight Year
- 1,991
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Spacecraft Specs
- Launch Mass
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- Creation Time
- August 12, 2026 at 19:05:36 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 14, 2026 at 12:56:59 UTC