Hinotori (ASTRO-A) Solar X-ray Observatory
Hinotori (ASTRO-A) was a Japanese solar X-ray observatory launched in 1981 to study solar flares and high-energy solar activity.
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Identity
- Family Name
- Hinotori
- Full Name
- Hinotori (ASTRO-A) Solar X-ray Observatory
- Roles
- observatoryresearch
- Status
- retired
- Type
- spacecraft
Details
- Description
- Hinotori (ASTRO-A) was a Japanese solar X-ray observatory launched in 1981 to study solar flares and high-energy solar activity.
- First Flight Year
- 1,981
- Last Flight Year
- 1,991
- Manufacturer
- Operator
- Spacecraft Specs
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- Creation Time
- August 12, 2026 at 19:09:40 UTC
- Updated Time
- August 15, 2026 at 10:22:26 UTC