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Arase

Arase (ERG) is an ISAS/JAXA geospace observatory launched on December 20, 2016 to study how energetic particles are generated and energized in Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts during space storms. It carries nine particle, magnetic-field, plasma-wave, and wave-particle instruments.

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AraseERGExploration of Energization and Radiation in GeospaceArase (ERG)
Name
Arase
Status
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Arase (ERG) is an ISAS/JAXA geospace observatory launched on December 20, 2016 to study how energetic particles are generated and energized in Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts during space storms. It carries nine particle, magnetic-field, plasma-wave, and wave-particle instruments.
First Flight Date
2016-12-20
Operator
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August 15, 2026 at 12:24:32 UTC
Updated Time
August 15, 2026 at 12:24:32 UTC

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Vehicle Code
ARASE/ERG
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