Hagoromo Lunar Orbiter
Hagoromo was the small lunar-orbiting grandchild satellite released by Japan’s Hiten (MUSES-A) mission before its lunar approach; the 26-hedron spacecraft was intended to demonstrate insertion into lunar orbit as part of Japan’s early lunar-exploration technology programme.
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Identity
- Aliases
- HAGOROMOHiten HagoromoMUSES-A HagoromoHagoromo lunar satellite
- Family Name
- Hagoromo
- Full Name
- Hagoromo Lunar Orbiter
- Roles
- orbiterresearchtechnology_demonstrator
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Hagoromo was the small lunar-orbiting grandchild satellite released by Japan’s Hiten (MUSES-A) mission before its lunar approach; the 26-hedron spacecraft was intended to demonstrate insertion into lunar orbit as part of Japan’s early lunar-exploration technology programme.
- First Flight Year
- 1,990
- Last Flight Year
- 1,990
- Operator
- Parent Vehicle Family
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- Creation Time
- August 15, 2026 at 07:56:40 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 07:58:10 UTC