Hakucho (CORSA-B) X-ray Astronomical Satellite
Hakucho (CORSA-B) was the first Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite, launched in 1979 to observe high-energy sources in space.
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Identity
- Family Name
- Hakucho
- Full Name
- Hakucho (CORSA-B) X-ray Astronomical Satellite
- Roles
- observatory
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Hakucho (CORSA-B) was the first Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite, launched in 1979 to observe high-energy sources in space.
- First Flight Year
- 1,979
- Last Flight Year
- 1,985
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- Creation Time
- August 12, 2026 at 19:07:39 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 12, 2026 at 21:10:38 UTC