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Tenma (ASTRO-B) X-ray Astronomy Satellite

Tenma (ASTRO-B) was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite launched in 1983 to study high-energy celestial sources.

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Family Name
Tenma
Full Name
Tenma (ASTRO-B) X-ray Astronomy Satellite
Roles
observatory
Status
retired
Type
spacecraft

Details

Description
Tenma (ASTRO-B) was a Japanese X-ray astronomy satellite launched in 1983 to study high-energy celestial sources.
First Flight Year
1,983
Last Flight Year
1,988

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Creation Time
August 12, 2026 at 19:06:39 UTC
Updated Time
August 12, 2026 at 21:13:07 UTC