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Heliospheric Pioneer for Solar and Interplanetary Threats Defence CubeSat

HENON (Heliospheric Pioneer for Solar and Interplanetary Threats Defence) is an ESA development-stage deep-space CubeSat technology demonstrator planned to launch in early 2027 with PLATO, independently navigating and communicating in deep space while monitoring solar activity for space-weather warnings.

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HENON
Full Name
Heliospheric Pioneer for Solar and Interplanetary Threats Defence CubeSat
Roles
interplanetary_probetechnology_demonstrator
Status
development
Type
spacecraft

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HENON (Heliospheric Pioneer for Solar and Interplanetary Threats Defence) is an ESA development-stage deep-space CubeSat technology demonstrator planned to launch in early 2027 with PLATO, independently navigating and communicating in deep space while monitoring solar activity for space-weather warnings.

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August 13, 2026 at 00:52:29 UTC
Updated Time
August 13, 2026 at 00:52:29 UTC