Akari (ASTRO-F) was a JAXA/ISAS infrared astronomical satellite launched in 2006 for an all-sky survey and higher-sensitivity infrared imaging and spectroscopy, operating until November 2011.
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AkariAKARIASTRO-FIRIS2006-005A
Name
Akari (ASTRO-F)
Status
retired
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Description
Akari (ASTRO-F) was a JAXA/ISAS infrared astronomical satellite launched in 2006 for an all-sky survey and higher-sensitivity infrared imaging and spectroscopy, operating until November 2011.